Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Partnership Fund

Criteria

• funding is available for not-for-profit community groups. They may be a legal entity or an informal group. Regardless of legal status, the group must have their own bank account 
• funding is not available for individuals
• applicants may apply for up to 50% of total project costs
• applications should be aligned with the Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board’s outcomes, and may include social, economic, cultural and environmental outcomes
• funding for operational costs will not be considered
• applications involving capital works will be required to provide two quotes. If this is not possible then an acceptable explanation will be required
• applicants are encouraged to speak to their application but this is not mandatory.

Vision

Stewart Island Rakiura is a connected community that manages growth and has a sustainable future.

Community outcomes

• a community that has fit for purpose, sustainable infrastructure 
• a cohesive and connected community, recognising that many of our ratepayers don’t reside on the Island full-time 
• Kaitiakitanga - guardianship and protection of Stewart Island’s pristine natural environment 
• a community that plans for it’s future – recognising it’s unique challenges and
• opportunities 
• a community that has a strong voice and that holds agencies and organisations accountable for doing what they say they will.

Any queries to:

Kathryn Cowie
Community Liaison Officer
Kathryn.cowie@southlanddc.govt.nz

Apply

You can submit the form by post to Southland District Council, PO Box 903, Invercargill 9840 or drop it into your nearest SDC office or email it to funding@southlanddc.govt.nz

Closing date: 31 October each year