South Wairarapa’s three community boards have funding available for organisations, marae, individuals and groups who have come together for a common purpose to benefit our Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough wards.
The Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough Community Boards – as well as the Māori Partnership Committee – each have an allocation of around $20,000 to distribute to their respective communities by the end of this financial year (31 June 2026).
Applicants must demonstrate that their project is endorsed by the local community and share how the activity will meet one or more of Council’s impact outcomes – social, cultural, economic and/or environmental.
Here are the key dates for the 2025-26 financial year funding rounds.
Martinborough Community Board
Community Development Fund – approx $20,000
Funding is open to individuals and groups delivering collaborative initiatives that support their local community or residents within the Martinborough ward.
Fund timeline
- Fund opens: Monday 23 February 2026
- Application deadline: Sunday 5 April 2026
Assessment and grant decisions
- Martinborough Community Board meeting: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 7pm
Swimming Pool Fund – $15,000
This funding was allocated to the board from Martinborough’s disbanded swimming club, with its purpose being to improve the facility or its services (for example: movable seating, pool mats, swimming lessons).
Fund timeline
- Fund opens: Monday 23 February 2026
- Application deadline: Sunday 5 April 2026
Assessment and grant decisions
- Martinborough Community Board meeting: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 7pm
Greytown Community Board
Community Development Fund – approx $20,000
Funding is open to individuals and groups delivering collaborative initiatives that support their local community or residents within the Greytown ward.
Fund timeline
- Fund opens: Monday 23 February 2026
- Application deadline: Sunday 5 April 2026
Assessment and grant decisions
- Greytown Community Board meeting: Thursday 30 April 2026, 7pm
Featherston Community Board
Community Development Fund – approx $20,000
Funding is open to individuals and groups that are delivering collaborative initiatives that support their local community or residents within the Featherston ward.
Fund timeline
- Fund opens: Monday 30 March 2026
- Application deadline: Sunday 3 May 2026
Assessment and grant decisions
- Featherston Community Board meeting: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 7pm
Māori Partnership Committee
This committee is allocated $20,000 to distribute to the community. A funding open date and more details will be announced at the Māori Partnership Committee’s inaugural meeting for the 2025-28 triennium, taking place on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
More information
For more information, visit the Community Board or Grants and Funding webpages: