Community Event Fund

The Community Event Fund supports grass-roots events which create opportunities to build and celebrate community pride and for our communities to connect and celebrate our diversity. Events contribute to Waipā being a great place to live and maximise our facilities and public spaces. The fund supports not-for-profit community organisations hosting inclusive, low-cost events in our community.

The Community Event Fund has $30,000.00 available.

Applications for the 2022/23 round are now open.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 20 May 2022.

How to apply

Complete and submit the printable Community Events Fund application form.

Completing your application

Ensure that your application includes (where applicable):

completed application form, including:
information on the organisation seeking funding, its primary business purpose, experience and areas of expertise
information on the primary event manager
description of the event, including objectives and expected economic outcomes
risk assessment for any proposed event, including Covid-19 Pandemic planning
a detailed budget, including a breakdown of whether costs are confirmed or estimates

Submitting applications

Applications for funding close 5pm, Friday 20 May 2022. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Electronic applications are preferred, but hard copies will also be accepted.

Email to:	events@waipadc.govt.nz
Post to:	Event and Marketing Advisor Waipā District Council Private Bag 2402 Te Awamutu 3840
Deliver to:	Event and Marketing Advisor Cambridge Service Centre 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge
	Event and Marketing Advisor Te Awamutu Head Office 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu

If your event is being held on council land, such as Victoria Square, Selwyn Park or public roads or reserves, you’ll need to complete a Waipā event application form, this must be submitted at least three months prior to your event date.

Download: Waipā Event Application Form.

If you have any questions regarding event funding please contact events@waipadc.govt.nz or call 0800 924 723.

Please note, if you are a previously successful applicant to the District Promotion or Community Event Fund committee you will need to have completed a post event report for that event to be eligible for this new funding round.

Download: Waipā's Event Funds Post Event Report.

Free event promotion?

What's on Waipa has you covered! Head along to Waipā's only district-wide events calendar whatsonwaipa.co.nz and promote your event for free! The site offers promotion, venue ideas, and tips and tricks for a successful event.

All you need to do is sign up, list your event details, add a photo and it's good to go. You can also check out Waipā's organiser tool-kit for all the tips and tricks you need to know about holding an event in any of Waipā's towns.

For more information on the whatsonwaipa.co.nz email events@waipadc.govt.nz.