Funding Grants
The Rural Travel Fund was launched by Sport New Zealand in response to concerns raised by Territorial Authorities about the lack of participation in sports by young people living in rural communities. Council's partnership with Sport New Zealand allows subsidised travel for junior teams participating in local sports competitions outside of school time. Sport New Zealand provides Rural Travel Funding to Territorial Authorities that have less than 10 people per square kilometre, and who wish to participate in the Rural Travel Fund.
Applications to the Assessment Committee are decided annually with applications closing in September each year.
2022-2023 Rural Travel Fund Application Form
Contact:
Judith Whyte
Administration Officer
Phone: (03) 440 0618
Email: judith.whyte@codc.govt.nz
Maniototo Grants (Māniatoto Grants)
If you live in the Māniatoto, you may be eligible for funding from the Community Trust of Maniototo or the Maniototo Trust Fund. These two grants are awarded twice per year when the Trustees and Community Board hold a joint distribution meeting. These funding distribution meetings are held in May and December of each year.
- The Maniototo County Council created an independent charitable trust known as the Community Trust of Maniototo in April 1974. The Community Trust of Maniototo fund is administered by independent trustees. Grants made through the community trust support individuals and organisations to hold or attend events and carry out operational activities.
- The Maniototo Trust Fund is derived from income received from the sale of the Otago Power Shares in October 2002 that has been invested. The fund is administered by the Maniototo Community Board. These grants assist organisations to deliver capital works and improvement.
To apply for either of these funds, please complete the Application Form.
Contact:
Janice Remnant
Asset Management Team Leader – Property
Ranfurly Service Centre
Phone: (03) 262 8502
janice.remnant@codc.govt.nz
Funding Clinics
Looking for funding for a community project? Not sure where to start and have a few questions? If you are a community group or not for profit organisation in the Central Otago area looking for project funding, then attending a clinic is a must. Come and meet your local funders and discuss your project. Details of upcoming clinics will be listed below.
Date | Time | Venue | Town |
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Wednesday 1 March | 11am | Alexandra Community House | Alexandra |
Wednesday 1 March | 2.30pm | Central Lakes Trust Boardroom | Cromwell |
Wednesday 16 August | 11am | Alexandra Community House | Alexandra |
Wednesday 16 August | 2.30pm | Central Lakes Trust Boardroom | Cromwell |
Wednesday 6 September | 4pm | Māniatoto Service Centre | Ranfurly |