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Grants and funding for our community

Council provides community assistance to create a strong social base, meet local needs and make a difference in the community.

This assistance comes via the Community Matching Fund and partnership agreements for the not-for-profit sector. Partnership agreements are available once every three years and provides recipients with guaranteed funding every year for three years.

The Community Funding Policy was recently reviewed and adopted by Council. Use the link below to view the new policy.

Download the Community Funding Policy 2024 - 2027 - (PDF 337KB)

The objectives of community funding

  • Supporting community organisations' activities and services
  • Focusing on investment which improves equitable outcomes for our community
  • Strengthening the ability of local community groups to respond effectively to local needs
  • Building and strengthening the capacity of community groups and organisations to move to financial sustainability
  • Building participation and a sense of belonging
  • Increasing community access to opportunities and resources
  • Complementing funding from other sources
  • Building social capital
  • Increasing community safety.

Need help? If you want to discuss your group’s situation email communityfunding@rotorualc.nz

Community Matching Fund

The Rotorua Lakes Council Community Matching Fund (CMF) aims to build stronger and healthier communities by financially supporting self-help volunteer-based projects.

Projects funded to date include the establishment of community gardens, working bees, tree plantings, street and waterway clean-ups, free community events and the creation or improvement of communal spaces like picnic areas.

Community Matching Funds are currently on hold

Funding options

There are two funding options available:

  • Small grants up to $5000 are allocated throughout the year
  • Large grants from $5000 to $20,000 are allocated once a year.


What the priorities for this fund are

  • Bringing people together to collaborate on neighbourhood projects.
  • Empowering people to enhance and strengthen their own neighbourhood.
  • Contributing to whānau working, playing and talking together.
  • Renewing and revitalising of places and spaces within neighbourhoods.
  • Improving the quality of life in a specific community or neighbourhood.

All projects should be initiated, planned and implemented by people living in the Rotorua district and we particularly welcome projects that contribute to community safety and resilience.

Every grant is matched by neighbourhood or community resources of volunteer labour, donated materials, donated professional services, or cash.

Partnership Agreements

Opening date Closing date
May 2027 June 2027

Partnership Agreements provide support and/or financial assistance to local community sector organisations that align with Council's goals and vision, are addressing inequity and contribute to community wellbeing. These high trust agreements support core organisation functions and key outcomes.

Applications for Partnership Agreements are closed.

Who we partner with

We seek to partner with organisations or groups that:

  • Are clearly making a significant positive difference in the community
  • Use collaborative approaches
  • Are well managed and governed
  • Are actively working with community
  • Are growing social capital.

Agreements may include financial grants over $5000, as well as other forms of support. The dollar value of each grant will be determined by Council committee, subject to the funds available and content of applications. Partnership agreements are for a three-year period.

Partnership Agreement OrganisationsAmount received per annum (2024-2027)
Age Concern Rotorua $5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rotorua $10,000
EquiSucceed NZ Incorporated $10,000
Ko te Tuara Totara o Fordlands Incorporated $15,000
Linton Park Community Trust $5,000
Love Soup Charitable Trust $10,000
Mokoia Community Association $5,000
Older Persons Community Centre (Parksyde) $15,000
Rotorua Citizens Advice Bureau $25,000
Rotorua District Presbyterian Church $7,500
Rotorua Multicultural Council $15,000
St Chads Communication Centre $15,000
Te Waiariki Purea Trust $15,000
Waikato Regional Council - Enviroschools $5,000
Graeme Dingle Foundation $7,500
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust $5,000
KidsCan Charitable Trust $10,000
Neighbourhood Support Rotorua $5,000
Victim Support $5,000
Rotorua Lakes Volunteer Coastguard $5,000
$195,000
Download the Partnership Agreement Guidelines - (PDF, 91KB)

More community funding schemes

For detailed information on other community funding available, visit the pages below.

Creative Communities Scheme
Download a guide to funding for environmental projects (atlas.boprc.govt.nz)

Helpful resources for working with volunteers

Volunteers are an important part of many community projects, events, and initiatives across our district. The following toolkit from CreativeNZ aims to help attract, manage and retain volunteers.

Volunteer Management Toolkit - (creativenz.govt.nz)
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