If you are looking for extra financial support for your event, think about potential business sponsors and other funding and grant avenues.
Waipā loves events, so much so that we’ve got a number of funding opportunities available just for events! Check out waipadc.govt.nz/funding for application details, there’s a snippet below of what we’ve got.
This fund supports events that promote and benefit the wellbeing of the Waipā district and its people.
For the 2024/25 funding round, priority will be given to events that show they will use Waipā suppliers and encourage their attendees and visitors to spend locally in the hospitality, retail and entertainment sectors, expanding the Waipā economy.
We have a partnership with Creative New Zealand (CNZ) to promote, support and increase participation in community arts and cultural activities in our district. Each year CNZ provides Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) funding to council to distribute in our area.
The funding rounds open in April and September each year.
Funding applications can take some time so you’ll need to start applying for funding well in advance. It’s important you meet as much of the criteria as possible before completing an application. If you’re not sure, ask the fund’s administrator for some advice.
For other grant application databases, check the Generosity New Zealand website.
Lottery grants are an option too. The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board distributes the profit from state lotteries run by the New Zealand Lotteries Commission. Check them out here.