Recipients of 2025/26 Round 1
29 September 2025
Council received a total of 36 applications for Round 1 of the contestable fund, with requests totalling $253,009.36*. With a funding pool of $46,000, the assessment panel had a big job allocating funding across the applications.
This fund aims to empower local groups, organisations, and individuals to bring their projects to life. Thank you to all who applied, and congratulations to our successful recipients. We look forward to seeing these projects come to life and make a positive impact in our district.
To unsuccessful applicants, we appreciate the time and effort put into your submissions. While we were unable to support every request this round, we encourage you to apply again in the future. If you would like feedback on your application or guidance for future funding rounds, please reach out to us via grants@tararuadc.govt.nz.
The next funding round will open on 1 February 2026.
Want to learn more about the fund and start planning your application for the next round?
Successful recipients for 2025/26 Round 1:
- Te Tahua o Rangitane Limited
- Miss Melissa Reiri
- Dannevirke Ross Shield
- Nayna Patel
- Pahiatua and Districts Museum Inc. Society
- Miss Jodie Kent
- Pongaroa The Way To Go
- Miss Hannah Donald
- Pahiatua Trout Fishing Carnival
- Mr Brian Hales
- The Phil Lamason Heritage Centre (Inc)
- Te Kete Hauora o Rangitāne- Pēpi Ora Rōpu
- Dannevirke Highland Pipe Band
- Ākitio Boating Club
- Tararua Young Farmers Club
- Dannevirke Fantasy Cave Charitable Trust Inc.
- Dannevirke Basketball
- The Dannevirke District Agricultural and Pastoral Association
About the Fund
The District-Wide Contestable Fund was established following community feedback in the 2024 Long Term Plan – having a fund for the whole district means that all local projects, events, and services apply to one fair and transparent fund.
For any enquiries please contact us at info@tararuadc.govt.nz or give the team a call (06 374 4080 or 06 376 0110).
* Previous communications have signalled 32 applications with requests totalling $237,259.36. This did not include 4 urgent applications requesting a total of $15,750.