Carterton District Council

Welcome to Carterton District Council's portal for grants .

Grants and sponsorships help recipients deliver quality programmes, events, products and services which are of great benefit to Carterton District residents and which bring a wide range of social and economic returns to the district.

We have a strong commitment to accessibility, encouraging individuals and organisations of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for funding, which aims to support a diverse range of people across the community.

If you have any questions please contact us Monday to Friday (9am to 3pm) on 027 311 2833.

Current Rounds

Waste Minimisation 2025 - 2026

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 5:00PM 31 May 2026 (NZST).
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Upcoming Rounds

2026 RSA Grant round

Submissions for the 2026 RSA Grant round will open at 9:00AM 16 February 2026 (NZDT).
Submissions close 5:00PM 31 March 2026 (NZDT)
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2026 Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund grant

Submissions for the 2026 Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund grant will open at 9:00AM 16 February 2026 (NZDT).
Submissions close 5:00PM 31 March 2026 (NZDT)
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Creative Communities Scheme Round Two 2025 2026

Submissions for the Creative Communities Scheme Round Two 2025 2026 will open at 9:00AM 1 March 2026 (NZDT).
Submissions close 5:00PM 12 April 2026 (NZST)
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