Waitaki Rangatahi-Led Fund

Now Open! Applications Close 30th April.

Waitaki rangatahi led baner

We are a group of  of young people from Waitaki and we have money available to fund projects for young people, by young people.

We want to fund projects and events that:
  • Show passion for the community.
  • Encourage and support participation.
  • Are needed and wanted in the community.
  • Encourages social connections.
  • Are inclusive of the community.
  • Provide opportunities for rangatahi to better themselves.
 
How much can you apply for?

You can apply for a maximum of $5000 for each project.

 
Who can apply? 
  • Anyone under 25 can apply
  • We welcome people of all cultures, abilities, and ethnicities
  • Within the Waitaki region
 
How do you apply?
 
Applications Close 5pm, 30th April 2025

 

APPLY NOW

 
 
Important Info:

1. You will need to have an organisation to hold the money for you. This might be your school, church, marae or youth group. If you don't have someone who can do this for you, don't worry we can help you find someone.

2. There are a few things we can’t fund, including scholarships or sponsorships; retrospective costs i.e. re can’t pay you back for something you have already done; political parties or groups aligned with political parties.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for the full list, or contact us with your idea and we can let you know if it fits the criteria.

 Rangatahi-Led Fund Logo

 
Download & Share: Rangatahi-Led Fund Poster

Rangatahi-Led Fund Poster Waitaki

 

Helpful Resources:

If you are unsure how to write a budget for your project, use the resources below, or get in touch with us.

Rangatahi-Led Budget TEMPLATE

Rangatahi-Led Budget EXAMPLE

 
Contact Us:

If you have any questions or need any help please contact us, we would love to hear from you. Send us an email and one of group members will get back to you.

Email: rangatahi@oct.org.nz

Phone: 0800 10 12 40