28 June 2022: Customers on the ENFIELD ZONE of the Oamaru Water Supply are advised that the CONSERVE WATER has been lifted
At different times of the year, we offer awards and funding to individuals and organisations across a variety of areas. Find out what funding is available to you and information about the awards we sponsor and support.
Fund Grant Schedule 2022(PDF, 414KB)
Throughout the year other potential funding and grants opportunities for our community are identified which will be published on the Safer Waitaki Funding web page on a regular basis. This initiative has been developed by the Waitaki District Council to support our people, families, community groups and service providers, especially those impacted by COVID-19. Find a list of funding opportunities here.
Community Group Grants are here to help non-profit groups with funding for special projects and programmes that benefit the Waitaki community.
Funding for local arts projects that benefit the Waitaki community and promote participation in the arts.
Applications to the Donald & Nellye Malcolm Charitable Trust are invited from charitable and not-for-profit organisations in North Otago.
Help for heritage place owners to retain, preserve, and maintain historic buildings and sites in the district.
These annual awards celebrate Waitakians who go above and beyond for their community. Find out how to nominate someone great.
Help your school or club sports teams participate in local sporting competitions. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund subsidises travel for junior teams aged 5-19 years.
Our Biodiversity Fund supports landowners who are taking steps to protect and enhance indigenous biodiversity in the Waitaki District.
Find a list of potential funding, grants and scholarship opportunities to support people, families, community groups and service providers.
Waitaki District Council has access to the GivUs and GivMe nationwide database of funding. Use this database to guide you to a scheme that you can benefit from.