Tūrangi/Tongariro Community Grant
Funding round dates
Applications for the next round of funding for the Tūrangi/Tongariro Community Grant will open again from 1 to 30 September 2026, with decisions made in November. Further details are available in our funding portal.
Have questions? Email us at funding@taupo.govt.nz.
Overview
Supporting vibrant, connected communities in the Tūrangi Tongariro ward, this grant helps bring local projects to life – from cultural celebrations, sporting events and whānau wellbeing to environmental initiatives and community spaces.
If you need funding support for a project or initiative that benefits the community in the Tūrangi Tongariro areas, consider applying for up to $5,000 under this fund! There is $50,000 available for distribution annually, split across two funding rounds of $25,000.
This funding is distributed by the Tūrangi Tongariro Grant Distribution Committee.
Eligibility
Applications must align to our eligibility requirements – as outlined here.
Step 1 - Prepare
You will need to provide the below information as part of your application:
- Evidence of Bank Account
- A budget
- A copy of your latest financial statement (if applicable)
- At least two quotes, or reasoning for why two quotes cannot be provided
- Any other supporting documentation
Step 2 - Apply
- When funding rounds are open, you’ll be able to submit an online application through the Taupō District Council Funding Portal.
- Keep an eye on our funding calendar for opening and closing dates.
Step 3 - Confirmation and Decision
- Once you submit your online application, you’ll instantly receive an automated email confirming we’ve got it – no need to wonder if it went through!
- Within six weeks of the application deadline, we’ll send you an update letting you know the result of your application.
- If your application is successful, the grant will be paid directly into the bank account you provided. Then it’s go-time — you can kick off your project!
Step 4 - Tell us how you got on
- All funding recipients are required to spend the funds within 12 months of being allocated.
- Recipients must also provide us with evidence of how the grant was spent. Please complete and submit an accountability form within one month of the project/ activity being completed.
Further information
For further information please contact our Taupō District Council funding team:
- Email: funding@taupo.govt.nz
- Phone: 07 376 0899
Past funding recipients
2026 funding recipients
Funding recipients March/April 2026
| Applicant | Purpose | Allocation |
| Omori Kuratau Pest Management Group | To support operating costs for the Omori Kuratau Pest Management Group | $1,000.00 |
| Tūrangi Foodbank Inc | To support operational costs at the Tūrangi Foodbank | $4,000.00 |
| Tokaanu-Tūrangi & Districts Memorial RSA | To support costs for roof maintenance and painting | $3,290.00 |
| Tūrangi Blue Light Ventures | To support costs for a rangatai day trip to Auckland | $1,500.00 |
| Tūrangi Men's Shed | To support costs of establishing a Men's Shed for the Southern Lake Taupō Rōhe | $3,006.00 |
| Tūrangi-Southern Lakes Probus Group | To assist with travel costs for Tūrangi Probus club outings | $1,000.00 |
| Tongariro Sports (Junior Rugby) | To support members with affiliation fees | $390.00 |
| Tūrangi Toy Library | To support operational costs and purchase of toys for the toy library servicing Tūrangi and surrounding areas | $1945.00 |
| The Society for Animal Care Tūrangi | To support operational costs and essential veterinary care at the centre | $2,149.00 |
| Omori Kuratau Charitable Trust | To support costs of internet at the hall for public use | $500.00 |
| Tūrangi Swimming Club | To support costs of the annual membership at the Tūrangi Aquatic Centre for Tūrangi Swimming Club members | $5,000.00 |
| Tūrangi Social Connection | To support costs of a day trip for the Tūrangi Social Connection group | $1,000.00 |
| Tūrangi Tongariro Sports Foundation Inc | To support operational costs of the Tūrangi Tongariro Sports Foundation | $1,000.00 |
| Brain Injury Waikato Inc | To support delivery of Brain Injury Support, Connect and Education Groups | Declined |
| Darlana Hayes | To support costs of a stitching club | Declined |
| Life Education Central Plateau | To support costs of delivering the Life Education programme in Tongariro and Tūrangi schools | Declined |
| Tūrangi Mountain Region Trust | To support costs of undertaking free fortnightly lawn mowing for Kaumatua | Declined |
| Pregnancy Help Taupō | To support operational costs and resourcing for Tūrangi Pregnancy Help mahi | Declined |
| Tūrangi Aero Club | To support costs of repairing and upgrading club kitchen facilities | Declined |
| Tongariro National Trout Centre | To build programmes which focus on fresh water conservation and understanding | Declined |
| Motuoapa Residents Association Inc | To support delivery of a Motuoapa Community Wellbeing and Safety programme | Declined |
| Omori Kuratau Charitable Trust | To support costs for an air-conditioning replacement | Declined |
| SeniorNet Tūrangi Inc | To support operating costs (internet connectivity) | Declined |
2025 funding recipients
Funding recipients August 2025
Applicant | Purpose | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
David Timu | To deliver toi Māori-based creative workshops – Hue Wānanga | $1,500.00 |
The Society for Animal care Tūrangi inc | Funding to cover ongoing veterinary expenses at Animal Care Tūrangi | $5,000.00 |
Tokaanu Tūrangi RSA | Hot water cylinder, ergonomic chairs and a coffee table | $5,000.00 |
Tūrangi Karate Club | To support entrance fee costs for Tūrangi members to participate and compete at the TSKF/ISKF New Zealand 14th Seminar & Championships | $2,000.00 |
Tongariro Junior Rugby | To purchase a marquee for three teams at the Taupo Global Games | $1220.00 |
Tongariro National Troutcentre | To support local school education | $800.00 |
Tūrangi Social Connection (second application) | To support with rent costs for Tūrangi Social Connection | $3700.00 |
Tūrangi Wanderers AFC | To purchase team uniforms and sporting equipment | $5,000.00 |
Southern Lakes Probus Club - Tūrangi | To support a series of group outings for social connection and lifelong learning for retirees | Ineligible |
Tūrangi Social Connection | To support bus costs for social outings for elderly and lonely people | Declined |
Safe Tūrangi | To purchase a mobile community noticeboard | Declined |
Safe Tūrangi | To provide a physical space in Tūrangi Town Centre for Police and other local safety organisations to strengthen community relationships. | Withdrawn |
Funding recipients - April 2025
Applicant name | Purpose | Allocation |
Central Plateau REAP Charitable Trust | To support with the lease costs for the Baden Powell Hall | $3000.00 |
Turangi Land Search and Rescue Incorporated | To support the search and rescue team dog | $1500.00 |
Turangi Community Events (Rotary Club of Turangi) | To purchase shipping containers for storage and event supplies | $3000.00 |
Tokaanu Turangi RSA | To purchase chairs and kitchen equipment for the club | $3300.00 |
Lake Taupo Hospice | To support room hire costs for our Turangi based bereavement services | $900.00 |
Turangi Tokaanu Sports and Cultural Club (AKA Turangi Dambusters Junior Rugby League) | To support operational costs for Turangi Tokaanu Sports and Cultural Club | $2500.00 |
Turangi Mountain Region Trust | To support costs for a lawn mowing service by purchasing lawn mowers and line trimmers | $2000.00 |
Omori Kuratau Charitable Trust | To support essential maintenance work at the Omori Kuratau Community Centre | $2500.00 |
Turangi Foodbank Inc | To support operational costs for the Turangi Foodbank | $3000.00 |
SeniorNet Turangi Inc | To support Turangi SeniorNet members to attend the Federation of SeniorNet New Zealand's annual symposium | $500.00 |
Turangi Blue Light | To support trips and activities that the Tamariki of Turangi may not experience. | $3000.00 |
Oranga kawakawa | To support costs for uniform, signage, and rent. | $1500.00 |
Life Education Trust Central Plateau | To support the Health Harold programme delivery into schools | $750.00 |
Omori Kuratau Pest Management Group Charitable trust | To support costs associated with Pest Management | $2450.00 |
Tongariro National TroutCentre | To support electrical upgrades for the community hub | $1500.00 |
David Timu | To host a wānanga at our marae | $400.00 |
Southern Lakes Probus Club - Turangi | To support a series of group trips aimed at fostering social interaction amongst retirees in the Turangi Tongariro Ward. | $1500.00 |
Turangi Social Connection | To support the elderly and lonely people out of there house once a week for company and friendship | $1200.00 |
The Society for Animal Care Turangi, Incorporated | To support operational Costs for the Animal Care Turangi Centre | $2500.00 |
Tongariro School | To support a school mural | $1000.00 |
Tongariro United women’s rugby team | To support operational costs | $1000.00 |
Tongariro Junior Rugby | To support equipment and services for the upcoming season | $2000.00 |
Turangi Tongariro Sports Foundation Inc. | To support operational costs for the Sports Foundation | $4000.00 |
Turangi Aero Club | To support maintenance of the Aero Club buildings and equipment | $5000.00 |
Birthing Goddess | To support the holistic care throughout pregnancy and childbirth | Declined |
Hate Hone St John | To teach school leavers first aid training | Declined |
Safe Turangi | The purpose of this funding request is to provide the community with a Community Notice Board. | Declined |
Tongariro School (2nd application) | The purpose of this request for funding is to support the enhancement of educational programs, resources, and facilities at Tongariro School | Declined |
Turangi Neighbourhood Support | To support coordinator costs | Declined |
Turangi Community Patrol | Towards the costs of a part time coordinator | Declined |
Turangi Foodbank Inc (2nd application) | We are requesting funding to go towards our operational costs. | Declined |
Family & Financial Solutions Trust | To support costs for two financial mentors | Application redirected to the appropriate fund |
Great Lake Taupo Filipino Basketball | To support basketball tournaments | Application redirected to the appropriate fund |
2023 funding recipients
| Group/Individual | Purpose | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Tūrangi Mountain Region Trust | To replace lawn mowers, a weed eater and blower that are at the end of life. | $4,000 |
| Tūrangi Social Connection | To support Tūrangi Social Connect | $2,500 |
| Tūrangi Community Patrol | Operational costs for Tūrangi Community Patrol. | $2,500 |
| Taupo Budget Advisory Service Inc. | To fund salary contributions for three of our Financial Mentors that are based in our Tūrangi Office. | $1,000 |
| Kuratau School | To fund the transport costs of taking two classes to Wellington for a week. | $3,000 |
| Tūrangi Neighbourhood Support | To support operational expenses employing our co-ordinator and associated costs. | $2,000 |
| Tūrangi Blue Light | To support Taupō Locals fun day. This event is to coincide with Huka Falls Jet boat locals day. | $3,000 |
| Tūrangi Foodbank Incorporated | To support costs associated with Tūrangi Foodbank Incorporated. | $6,000 |
| The Society for Animal Care Tūrangi, Incorporated | To support operating costs for the Animal Care Tūrangi. | $5,000 |
| Tūrangi Coastguard Incorporated | To assist in printing of our book being produced to celebrate 50 years in operation in Tūrangi. | $500 |
| Pukawa Wildlife Management Trust | To support a track upgrade Pukawa to Omori. | $1,700 |
| Tūrangi Wanderers Football Club | To fund sports equipment for the Football Club. | $4,500 |
| Omori Kuratau Ratepayers Association Incorporated | To facilitate the purchase and deployment of 3 AEDs within the Omori Kuratau Community. | $4,000 |
| Tūrangi Land Search and Rescue Incorporated | Funding support for Land Search and Rescue dog. | $1,800 |
| Tūrangi-Tokaanu Sports and Cultural Club Inc (Tūrangi Dambusters Rugby League) | To support the Turangi Dambusters Rugby League Club, with contribution to the Bay of Plenty Affiliation fees as well as funding regular training gear as our club has grown. | $3,000 |
| STEM Wana Trust | To support the Summer Space Tour 2024. | $4,000 |
| Tūrangi Rangatahi Hub | To support the delivery of the Tūrangi Rangatahi Hub Leadership development and holiday programmes. | $15,000 |
| Omori Kuratau Charitable Trust | To support costs for the Omori Kuratau Charitable Trust - Summer Program. | $1,500 |
| Asthma New Zealand Inc. Rotorua Lakes Region | To support expenses for a mobile asthma nurse. | Declined |
| Life Education Trust Central Plateau | To support the delivery of Life Education Programme in Tūrangi Schools. | Declined |
| Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoors Education Trust | To support rangatahi from Tūrangi-Tongariro to enhance their lives through outdoor education and contribute positively to their communities. | Declined |
2022 funding recipients
Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
Tongariro Natural History Society (Known as Project Tongariro) | To pay part time staff to release recently planted natives and to cut honeysuckle from established plants in the reserve as part of the Oruatua Reserve Restoration Project. | $10,000 |
Tongariro Sports Club Incorporated | To assist in funding seasonal expenses in running junior rugby teams through the season. | $1,000 |
Tūrangi Social Connection | To support the cost of venue hire and transport costs for regional trips. | $3,453.30 |
Pregnancy Help Inc Taupō | To support costs for a Tūrangi service delivery day, providing greater accessibility for clients based in Tūrangi. | $1,000 |
Whareroa Village Residents Association | To support the cost of consumables required for the Whareroa Village Community Predator Trapping Group over the next 12 months. | $823.96 |
Tūrangi Foodbank Incorporated | To primarily support operational expenses, and for other areas such as food purchase if the need arises. | $15,000 |
Tūrangi Community Patrol | To support operating expenses. | $5,000 |
Church of the Cross, Tūrangi | To build a fence and concrete between Te Kapua Park and the rear - northern part of the church building to prevent damage to the church. This area is at the back of the Church and faces onto the park, beside the park playground. | 1,063.50 |
Joyce Hine Te Ata Hoko | To support operational costs involving transport costs for the Tai Chi Instructor. | $500 |
Tūrangi-Tokaanu Sports and Cultural Club INC (Tūrangi Dambusters) | To support the purchase of items for its Rugby League Club. Items include goal post pads, affiliation fees, gear bags (x4). | $3,705 |
Tūrangi Land Search and Rescue Incorporated | Funding support for Land Search and Rescue dog | $1,453.86 |
Waitangi ki Pukawa 2023 Music Festival Committee | To hold a free community music festival at the Pukawa Beach Reserve to commemorate Waitangi Day. | $10,000 |
Tūrangi Rangatahi Hub | To support Tūrangi Rangatahi Hub programmes | $12,000 |
Transparency matters
Please note that all information provided in your application will be made available to relevant funding committees for assessment purposes. Select details - including your name, organisation name, and the amount applied for will also be made publicly available on the Council website.
