Community Wellbeing Fund Applications

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A fund that has a heart for making a difference to the wellbeing of the Invercargill community

Are you wanting funding for a project or event, or do you have operation costs for your organisation that need covered? If so, then we may be able to help!

The Community Wellbeing Fund has available funding of $465,000 for the 2025/2026 financial year, across 5 rounds. The Community Wellbeing Fund's goal is to support social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing as well as Council’s vision to create “Our City with Heart – He Ngākau Aroha”. Find out more here: Invercargill Community Wellbeing Fund Page.

Applications are invited from groups and organisations seeking funds for a project or event which aligns with Council’s vision.

Applications for the Community Wellbeing Fund are open throughout the year, with closing dates as noted on this page. Apply here.

Committee Meetings

The Community Wellbeing Fund Subcommittee meets regularly to assess funding applications. Refer to the Council meetings and workshops page, then scroll down to "Related Information" to see when the subcommittee is scheduled to meet.

If you wish to speak to the Subcommittee, this opportunity is made available and is the choice of the applicant. Please find more information about this process under FAQs.

Members of Invercargill City Council's Community Wellbeing Fund Subcommittee include 5 Councillors: Trish Boyle (Chair), Alex Crackett, Peter Kett, Ria Bond and Steve Broad; and 4 Community Representatives: Sebastian Gray (Youth Rep), Meggy Bartlett-McBride, Nathan Burdon and Andrea de Vries.

Accountability Reporting once your project has taken place

Did you receive funding in the last 12 months? We require accountability to show how the money received has been spent and what the outcomes of the activity/project/event were. Please submit this within 2 months of your completion date.