Community Grants and Funding Policy review 2023

Thank you for your interest, consultation closed on Sunday 12 November. The final draft policy will be presented to the Living Together Committee for adoption on 7 December. Once adopted it will be available on our website.


Community Grants and Funding Policy / Te Kaupapa Here Karāti me te Putea Hapori

Whakatāne District Council manages a range of funds that enable us to support community-led projects and initiatives. The Community Grants and Funding Policy sits behind everything we do in this space, so it’s really important we get it right.

We’ve reviewed it and made some tweaks. The revised draft policy isn’t radically different, but is designed to modernise, simplify and future-proof Council’s community grants funding processes.

Read the Draft Community Grants and Funding Policy - (PDF, 460 KB)

Community Grants and Funding Snapshot - (PDF, 670 KB)

What is the Community Grants and Funding Policy?

The Community Grants and Funding Policy, which used to be called the Community Funding Policy, outlines how community grants and funding are managed. It also provides guidance to those making decisions about grants and funding applications.

Read the current Community Funding Policy - (PDF, 254 KB)

What's happening?

Policies need to be reviewed regularly to make sure they are relevant and fit-for-purpose. This policy was adopted in 2012, and it’s now time to reassess. We’ve reviewed it and made some changes based on our local situation, best practice and similar policies from other councils. Now it’s over to our communities to take a look and tell us what works and what could be improved. We’ll consider all feedback, which will help shape the final policy.

What are the main changes?

The draft changes ensure the policy:

  • is transparent, uncomplicated and easy to understand
  • is enabling for the community and removes barriers where possible
  • helps better target funding to key groups and communities
  • provides clear guidance to decision-makers
  • supports organisations that contribute to wellbeing in the Whakatāne District and that help achieve community outcomes and priorities
  • encourages best-practice, innovation and efficiency - which is all about value for money.
  • is more future-proof.

This is your opportunity to tell us what you think about the changes. Your feedback is really important and will help shape the final policy.

Thank you for your interest, consultation closed on Sunday 12 November.

Community Grants and Funding Policy / Te Kaupapa Here Karāti me te Putea Hapori

Whakatāne District Council manages a range of funds that enable us to support community-led projects and initiatives. The Community Grants and Funding Policy sits behind everything we do in this space, so it’s really important we get it right.

We’ve reviewed it and made some tweaks. The revised draft policy isn’t radically different, but is designed to modernise, simplify and future-proof Council’s community grants funding processes.

Read the Draft Community Grants and Funding Policy - (PDF, 460 KB)

Community Grants and Funding Snapshot - (PDF, 670 KB)

What is the Community Grants and Funding Policy?

The Community Grants and Funding Policy, which used to be called the Community Funding Policy, outlines how community grants and funding are managed. It also provides guidance to those making decisions about grants and funding applications.

Read the current Community Funding Policy - (PDF, 254 KB)

What's happening?

Policies need to be reviewed regularly to make sure they are relevant and fit-for-purpose. This policy was adopted in 2012, and it’s now time to reassess. We’ve reviewed it and made some changes based on our local situation, best practice and similar policies from other councils. Now it’s over to our communities to take a look and tell us what works and what could be improved. We’ll consider all feedback, which will help shape the final policy.

What are the main changes?

The draft changes ensure the policy:

  • is transparent, uncomplicated and easy to understand
  • is enabling for the community and removes barriers where possible
  • helps better target funding to key groups and communities
  • provides clear guidance to decision-makers
  • supports organisations that contribute to wellbeing in the Whakatāne District and that help achieve community outcomes and priorities
  • encourages best-practice, innovation and efficiency - which is all about value for money.
  • is more future-proof.

This is your opportunity to tell us what you think about the changes. Your feedback is really important and will help shape the final policy.

Thank you for your interest, consultation closed on Sunday 12 November.