Council's Community Partnerships Team and Te Huinga Taumatua Committee determine community investments under the Community Funding Investment Policy, Council's strategic direction, and the Community Outcomes and Key Directions under the New Plymouth District Blueprint. Funding for the Whanake Grant is covered under this.
The Whanake Grant aims to support community groups and organisations who deliver activities, programmes or services that contribute to identified outcomes and aspirations valued by whānau, hapū and iwi.
Process
Upon submitting your application the Community Partnerships Team will review it and if necessary will contact you to seek further information or clarification. The Community Partnerships Team will check that the application is eligible in accordance with criteria set out in the policy and guidelines.
Your application is then considered by the Community Funding Committee where 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 Partnerships Team on 06 7596060 or email grants@npdc.govt.nz