Applications close for Stage 1 on 20 September 2026.

Any commercial information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality, and will only be used and seen by Council staff and the Panel responsible for administering the fund.

This form must be completed in one session.

Please ensure you have all necessary information and documentation ready before you begin, including:

  • financial statements, GST returns, point-of-sale reports, management accounts, bank statements, or other financial records acceptable to Council demonstrating:
    • turnover during the applicable construction period; and
    • turnover during the equivalent period in the preceding financial year.
  • proof of the bank account (any one of these: a deposit slip, a letter from the bank, or a bank statement showing the bank account number).
  • supporting documents that may support your application (if any) for example, photographs, customer correspondence, supplier correspondence, other.

If you encounter any issues with the application form, please contact funding@selwyn.govt.nz.

Privacy Notice - Personal information collected through this form will be used to assess your grant application and will be handled and held in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and Selwyn District Council's Privacy Policy [PDF, 6494 KB]

Applicant Details
Contact Details
Nature of Business
Turnover Impact
Annual business turnover (preceding construction) *
Please include amount and period (GST exclusive)
Please include amount and period (GST exclusive)

• financial statements, GST returns, point-of-sale reports, management accounts, bank statements, or other financial records acceptable to Council demonstrating:

o turnover during the applicable construction period; and

o turnover during the equivalent period in the preceding financial year.

Impact of Redevelopment Works
How significant was the disruption caused by the Lincoln Town Centre redevelopment works? *
For example, you may include information relating to reduced customer access, reduced foot traffic, loss of parking, reduced visibility, construction disruption, or similar matters.
For example, photographs, customer correspondence, supplier correspondence, other. Maximum size 32MB.
Other Factors Affecting Performance
For example, staffing changes; changes in trading hours; temporary business closure; change in ownership.
Supporting Documents
You can upload up to 5 additional documents.
Rates Remission
Has your business received any benefit from the Lincoln Town Centre Rates Remission Scheme? *
Bank Account Details - if the funding request is approved, we will deposit the funds into the bank account provided.
(Acceptable forms of bank verification include: stamped letter from the bank, pre-printed deposit slip, copy of a bank statement, screenshot from internet banking or online banking app. The bank name/logo, bank account name and account number must be clearly identified on the document.)
Declaration
Personal information collected through this application will be used to assess your grant application and will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and Selwyn District Council’s Privacy Policy.
As per the Community Funding Policy 5.3. Applicants and applications that may be connected to elected members of Council or the Malvern Community Board, or Council staff, need to declare any possible conflict of interest or any possible perception of conflict of interest.
Declaration *

• I declare that the information provided in this form is correct and that I’ll notify the Selwyn District Council of any changes.

• The business meets the eligibility requirements of the Lincoln Town Centre Fund.

• I understand Council may request further information to assess this application.

• I understand applications may be approved, partially approved, or declined.

Privacy statement

The personal information you provide in this form will be collected, held and protected by Selwyn District Council in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Privacy Act 2020. Our Privacy Policy explains how we use and share personal information in relation to any interaction you have with Council, and how you can access or correct your information at any time.

You can read the full policy at selwyn.govt.nz/privacy.

We will use the email address you provide to send communications directly related to this form or application. By submitting this form, you consent to receive those communications by email. If you require a hard copy, please email ContactUs@selwyn.govt.nz, visit our Service Desk Team or call 0800 SELWYN (735 996).