2026/27 Community Services and Programmes Grant

The New Plymouth District Council’s Community and Economic Development Team, along with the Going For Growth Committee, oversees community investments through the Community Funding Investment Policy. This policy supports funding across three key areas: Community Partnerships, Community Services and Programmes, and Community Events, all aligned with the Council’s strategic framework.

For 2026 / 2027, Community Partnership Grants are available as one-off (single-year) or as a multi-year grant of up to three years funding for organisations that provide demonstrable benefits to the New Plymouth community.

Process

The Community and Economic Development team will assess all applications for eligibility based on the criteria outlined in the policy and guidelines.  If further information or clarification is required, a team member will contact you. 

Your application is then considered by the Going For Growth Committee on 4 November 2026.  You will be notified of the outcome following the meeting.  

Further assistance

If you require any further information or assistance with completing your application, please call the Community and Economic Development Team on 06 7596060 or email grants@npdc.govt.nz

All eligible applicants have the right to speak to the Going For Growth Committee about their application if they wish.   

Although not mandatory giving a deputation is encouraged.  It is an opportunity to highlight any new information that may not have been included in your application at the time of submitting, or to be present to allow the committee members to ask questions about your application if they have any. 

The Going For Growth Committee will meet to hear presentations in 4 November 2026, if this changes we will let you know.