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Economic Development Fund
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Key facts
- Funder
- South Wairarapa District Council
- Amount
- Up to $49,000
- Deadline
- Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Region
- Wellington
- Tags
- Business, innovation & enterprise, Community development, Civic & local democracy
- Open to
- Not stated
- Eligibility
- South Wairarapa District Council supports local organisations and initiatives through grants that support groups operating within South Wairarapa and delivering economic sustainability to its people. Projects should support local economic development while enhancing South Wairarapa's appeal as a place to live, work, visit and invest.
- GoBuga ID
OPP-NZ-2026-09-0540- Last seen on the funder's site
Summary
The Economic Development Fund was established in 2025 with $180,000 allocated in the first financial year to support local organisations and initiatives that stimulate economic growth, increase visitation, create employment, and celebrate South Wairarapa's heritage. The fund offered tiered grants ranging from seed funding up to $2,000 for individuals and small businesses to transformative funds of $49,000 or more, with no guarantee of availability in future years.
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Deadline
The fund was established by the Council late last year (2025) and had a pool of $180,000, which was granted this financial year. There is no guarantee this fund will be available next year.
Source: https://swdc.govt.nz/economic-development-fund/ · Checked
Amount
Seed funding up to $2,000 For individuals, small local business grants. Grassroots events up to $10,000 For informal groups. Significant events up to $25,000 Must be a legal entity or partnering with a legal entity that can hold funds on your behalf. Impact Investment Fund $25,000+ Must meet additional reporting, annual accounts, supporting documentation etc. Transformative funds $49,000+
Source: https://swdc.govt.nz/economic-development-fund/ · Checked
Eligibility
grants that support groups operating within South Wairarapa and delivering economic sustainability to its people. In particular, the Council is interested in initiatives that grow the local economy by attracting money into the region, rather than re-circulating local money.
Source: https://swdc.govt.nz/economic-development-fund/ · Checked
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