Media advisory
11 August 2026
Great ideas deserve a chance to grow and South Wairarapa District Council’s latest funding round applications are open to help them do just that.
Council is calling community groups and individuals to apply for grants now to fund community initiatives, creative projects and sports travel in spring and summer across South Wairarapa.
“We have a wide range of grants open for applications now as we are in a new financial year. We’re pleased to be able to fund community projects from our local community boards, sport travel and arts grants,” says Council Grants & Funding Advisor Lina McManus.
“With a competitive funding climate, if we receive a number of great projects it could lead to all funding getting allocated in this round so now is the time to apply to secure funding and put strong plans in place over the coming months.”
Find a fund or grant
South Wairarapa District Council distributes funds from a wide range of sources, including grants from Central Government for creative arts and sporting travel in rural areas.
- Creative NZ Creative Communities Scheme
- Featherston Community Board
- Greytown Community Board – funding dates have yet to be confirmed
- Martinborough Community Board
- Māori Partnership Committee
- Sports NZ Rural Fund
If you’re keen to apply for funding and would like help with your application, please get in touch with Council Funding & Grants Advisor Lina McManus by email: grants@swdc.govt.nz
Save the fund meeting date so that you can speak to your application.
Find out more on the Council’s website.
