Council supports the well-being and development of communities with community grants. In 2009, Council adopted the Community Grants Policy 2009.
Each year Council allocates money to each ward for community grants, as part of the Annual Plan. Grants are given using a contestable process, once or twice a year, depending on the ward.
Each ward has its own process for distributing community grants, using a contestable process. Turangi/Tongariro (TT) and Mangakino/Pouakani distribute grants directly. Council distributes grants for the district as a whole, through specialist agencies in each of three categories.
Council contracts community organisations in three categories (sports, social services, arts/cultural), to administer the contestable grants process. You can contact any of these organisations for information on when and how to apply for a grant.
Social Services
Waiora Community Trust
PO Box 595
129 Spa Road
Taupo
Phone (07) 378 0953
Arts/Cultural
Taupo District Council
Community Engagement Manager
Phone (07) 376 0899
A partnership between Creative New Zealand and Taupo District Council provides funding support for community based arts and cultural activities through the Creative Community Scheme. View the Arts and Culture page here.
Sports
Lake Taupo Sports Advisory Council
C/- Sport Waikato
Taupo District Coordinator
Phone (07) 376 8915
Turangi/Tongariro Ward (TT)
In TT the Community Board distributes grants directly to their community through a contestable process. For information on how to apply contact:
Turangi Administration Officer
Taupo District Council (Turangi Office)
Town Centre
Turangi
Phone (07) 386 7017
Mangakino/Pouakani (MP)
In MP the sub-committee distributes grants directly to their community through a contestable process. For information on how to apply contact:
Mangakino Administration Officer
Taupo District Council (Mangakino Office)
Civic Centre
Rangatira Drive
Mangakino
Phone (07) 882 8700
FURTHER ADVICE:
The Community Engagement team at Council is available to provide further advice on funding or application forms. Contact the Community Engagement Manager for further details. Phone (07) 376 0899.
Council also provides access to Fundview and Breakout, on-line resources which provide extensive information on other avenues of funding.