Waste minimisation
Environment & conservation
Community
Education & training
Waitaki Waste Minimisation Fund
Waitaki District Council
Applications
Open now
What it supports
Annual Waitaki District Council fund for projects that reduce waste and benefit the Waitaki community.
Funding
$30,000 total annual fund. Generally up to $5,000 excluding GST per project; larger projects may be considered on merit. Funding remains at Council discretion.
- • Published amounts are excluding GST.
Timing
Opens 3 Aug 2026.
Closes 31 Aug 2026.
- 2026 annual round — closes 31 Aug 2026
Who can apply
Individuals, Community groups, Businesses, Iwi/Māori organisations, Education providers
- • Open to: Individuals
- • Open to: Community groups
- • Open to: Businesses
- • Open to: Iwi/Māori organisations
- • Open to: Education providers
- • The project must be located in, or provide benefit to, Waitaki District. This does not require the applicant itself to be physically located in Waitaki District.
- • The project must align with the Waitaki Waste Minimisation and Management Plan.
- • Waste minimisation must be the core purpose, rather than a general sustainability benefit.
- • The project must promote, educate about, or achieve waste minimisation.
- • Applicants must demonstrate achievable, measurable outcomes and delivery capability.
Geography
Geographic eligibility needs confirmation with the funder.
Areas noted by the funder: Waitaki District