Haere Mai Welcome. You can apply for a range of Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) community funding opportunities on this platform. 

Pūraka moni mō te Hapori | Community Funding

We provide or administer a range of funding opportunities to help support local initiatives and events to promote community wellbeing and sustainability.

Here, you can:

• Apply for community funding.
• Check the status of your application.
• Submit required reporting.

Upcoming QLDC’s funding rounds: 

• QLDC Events Fund 2025-2026 (opens 1-30 April 2025) - This annual contestable fund is open for both commercial and community events.
  
  
• QLDC Community Fund 2025-2026 (opens 1-30 April 2025) - This annual contestable fund is open to community groups and not-for-profit organisations seeking funding that benefits the community.
  
  
• QLDC Heritage Incentive Grant (opens 1-30 April 2025) - This grant can be made to the owners of listed heritage items (natural and built) in the Queenstown Lakes District.
  
  
• QLDC Waste Minimisation Community Fund (opens 14 April - 30 May 2025) - This fund is aimed at waste reduction and resource recovery ideas that will move the community toward zero waste.

Training Opportunities & Funding Resources

Join a workshop from The Funding Series, a collaborative initiative strengthening the capability of non-profits and supporting sustainable funding strategies.

The Funding Series runs seven workshops from late March to June and is open to individuals, groups, and organisations seeking funding for projects, operations, or events. This free, ticketed event is sponsored by QLDC.

You can also watch a webinar about the Events Fund, Community Fund, and Waste Minimisation Community Fund. This webinar was held on Monday 15 April 2024; however, while the funding dates have changed, the information remains relevant. 

For more information on QLDC grants, visit Community Funding - QLDC.

Key applicant information:

• Read the QLDC Privacy Policy here.
• We will treat all information submitted as confidential and commercially sensitive.
• Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 

If you need help completing your application please see the SmartyGrants applicant help guide

If you have further questions, please email communityfunding@qldc.govt.nz ,

Tonoa ki te pūraka moni kia whai paika ai i tō hapori | Apply to a fund to benefit your community