JBS Dudding Trust 2026 - Contestable

Funding Eligibility – Please Read Before Applying

Thank you for your interest in applying for funding. Before starting your application, please ensure your organisation meets the eligibility criteria outlined below.

To be eligible, your organisation must be based in, or provide services that support people within, the Rangitīkei District (Rangitikei District Council map).

Your organisation must also be one of the following:

• An organisation registered with Charities Services (Charities Services), or
• A registered Incorporated Society with the Companies Office (Companies Office), or
• An early childhood centre or school registered with the Ministry of Education (Ministry of Education Registered Schools).

Grant Categories

Funding applications are considered under one of the following categories:

1. General Grants
2. Impact Grants
3. Community Development Grants

All funding amounts are GST exclusive. Please ensure the amount you request aligns with the funding range for your selected category, as applications outside these ranges cannot be considered.

If your application relates specifically to a Rural Hall, please refer instead to the Rural Halls application process: 2026 Rangitikei Region Rural Hall Maintenance Grant Round

Additional Requirements

• Applications for outdoor projects or events must include quotes. These should clearly outline any relevant terms and conditions, including provisions for cancellation due to weather or environmental events.

Grant Category Details

1. General Grants
   Available for equipment purchases or replacements, operating costs, and non-operating expenses that support the Rangitīkei region.
   Funding range: $5,000 – $20,000 (GST exclusive)
2. Impact Grants
   Available for salaries, projects, or programmes that support the Rangitīkei region.
   Funding range: $5,000 – $50,000 (GST exclusive)
3. Community Development Grants
   Available for capital projects that deliver new, or expand or preserve existing, community or environmental assets in the Rangitīkei region.
   Funding range: $50,000 – $300,000

Applications We Are Unable to Consider

To ensure fairness and effective use of funding, please note that we are unable to consider applications that:

• Are incomplete or submitted after the closing date
• Request retrospective funding
• Do not meet accountability requirements from previous funding rounds
• Are from individuals, sports organisations, or service clubs (including those with membership fees or primarily social activities)
• Request funding for overseas projects
• Are not based in, or do not support people within, the Rangitīkei region (Rangitikei District Council map)
• Include financial statements that do not meet Charities Services reporting standards (Reporting Standards info webpage)
• Are multiple applications from the same organisation