{"name":"Westland District Council","slug":"westland-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/westland-district-council","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/westland-district-council.json","live_count":3,"closed_count":2,"live":[{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0803","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Mayors Taskforce for Jobs","funder":{"name":"Westland District Council","slug":"westland-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/westland-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"not-stated","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/community-support-and-resources/community-grants/","excerpt":"The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) is focused on helping Westland's small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and young adults build employability skills."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["west-coast"],"tags":["business","youth"],"eligibility":"The programme is focused on helping Westland's small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and young adults build employability skills.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs helps Westland's small to medium enterprises and young adults develop employability skills. 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It helps school and club sports teams participate in local sporting competitions."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0804","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0806","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Trustpower Lend a Hand Foundation","funder":{"name":"Westland District Council","slug":"westland-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/westland-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"not-stated","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/media/u0jleqyz/lah_west_coast_application_guidelines.pdf","excerpt":"A Grants Committee made up of representatives of the Rotary Clubs and Trustpower will meet bi-monthly to consider the applications, however special meetings will be called to consider any urgent applications."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["west-coast"],"tags":["community"],"eligibility":"Any individual or charitable organisation is eligible to apply for funds from the Trustpower Lend a Hand Foundation. The application must be relating to an identified individual or community need on the West Coast and groups/individuals must show that they have made a significant effort to contribute to the project/need themselves.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Trustpower Lend a Hand Foundation provides funding to small charitable organisations and individuals for identified community needs on the West Coast, with grants ranging from $500 to $2,000. 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The application must be relating to an identified individual or community need on the West Coast and groups/individuals must show that they have made a significant effort to contribute to the project/need themselves."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0806","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}}],"closed":[{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0802","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Creative Communities Scheme","funder":{"name":"Westland District Council","slug":"westland-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/westland-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2026-09-30","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/community-support-and-resources/community-grants/creative-communities-funding/","excerpt":"Applications close on 30 September 2026."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["west-coast"],"tags":["arts","community","youth"],"eligibility":"Projects must demonstrate broad community involvement in arts activities, support diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities, and enable young people under 18 to engage with and participate in the arts.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Creative Communities Scheme is administered by Westland District Council with funding criteria set by Creative New Zealand. 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Diversity – the project will support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of our local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity. Young people – the project will enable and encourage young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0802","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0805","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund","funder":{"name":"Westland District Council","slug":"westland-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/westland-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2025-12-31","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/media/c5wjdzv5/2025-2026-rural-travel-fund-application-form.pdf","excerpt":"Applications Close 31st December 2025."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["west-coast"],"tags":["sport","youth"],"eligibility":"Clubs or schools with members in the vicinity of the local authority applying, supporting participants aged 5-18 in sport activities.","eligible_entities":["school","club","local-authority"],"summary":"This is the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund administered by Westland District Council, providing travel subsidies to support young people aged 5-18 in sports participation. 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