Community
Grants Scheme
What is the Community Grants Scheme?
The Bizarre Community Grants Scheme provides funding to support projects and activities that enhance the social, cultural, and environmental well-being of people within the Coromandel-Colville Ward. This grant aims to empower local initiatives that make a meaningful difference in our community.
There is one funding round per year, offering applicants the opportunity to apply for financial assistance to bring their projects to life. If you have a community-focused initiative that aligns with our vision, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the positive growth of our region.
Region
Organisations/groups applying must be located in the Coromandel-Colville ward.
Start Date
Project or a specific part of a project, must have a start date after April 1st of the year in which grant is received.
Make A Positive Change
Applicants must describe how this grant will benefit the community and make a positive difference to people's lives.
Need
Applicants must demonstrate the need for the specific request.
What is the process?
Accountability Requirements
An accountability report must be submitted by December 31st of the year the grant is received. You can complete the report online or use a paper form available at our office. You can find the Accountability Form here.
If your group or organisation has previously received a grant from this scheme and has not submitted the required accountability report, your application will be automatically declined.
Apply for a Community Grant
Past Grantees
We're proud to have supported a diverse range of community groups whose work continues to make a meaningful impact in our community.
In 2026, a total of $25,000.00 was allocated to 19 community groups.
| Applicant | Grant Purpose | Amount Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Coromandel Area School: Sports | Purchasing of sports and first aid equipment. | $2000.00 |
| Coromandel Area School: Art | Funding for a field trip to Auckland Art Gallery, repairs of the school kiln and art supplies. | $1500.00 |
| Te Mara Kai o Harataunga | Funding to support the pruning, feeding and care of existing trees, and the planting of additional seasonal fruit trees. | $1000.00 |
| Boot Scootin' Coromandel | Funding for hall hirage. | $400.00 |
| Coromandel Community Library | Purchasing of shelf dividers and non-fiction books. | $681.73 |
| Coromandel School of Mines & Historical Society | Purchasing of several essential items to improve the museum for visitors. | $1000.00 |
| Colville Bay Preschool Inc. | Funding for needed maintenance of outdoor and indoor play areas. | $1250.00 |
| Bits & Pieces Community Band | Puchasing of two speakers for the PA system. | $356.00 |
| Colville Junction Charitable Trust | Purchasing of a gazebo and folding table. | $460.00 |
| Uepu-a Hine | Funding for van hireage. | $500.00 |
| Coromandel Rugby Football Club Inc. | Purchasing of mouth guards and medical supplies. | $2500.00 |
| Thrive Coromandel Trust | Funding to update and print brochures for the Information Centre. | $1650.00 |
| Harataunga Marae Trust | Funding to develop a community emergency and resillience kit. | $1500.00 |
| Coromandel Area School: Music | Purchasing of recording equipment for music department. | $1400.00 |
| Coromandel Croquet Club | Funding to repair the roof and replace spouting. | $1000.00 |
| Robin Munch | Funding to produce two puppet shows. | $300.00 |
| Colville Tennis Club | Funding to repaint and weatherproof. | $1237.00 |
| Te Wharekura o Manaia | Purchasing of netball uniforms. | $2500.00 |
| Coromandel Community Preschool | Purchasing pole protectors and new soft mats. | $3765.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information
If you have any questions about one of our grant schemes, please contact our Grants team:
Via email: grants@cilt.org.nz
Via phone: (07) 866 8358