Late applications cannot be considered.
If you are unable to submit the form or do not receive an automated confirmation email once submitted, please contact us immediately at funding@selwyn.govt.nz.

Please ensure you have read all eligibility criteria in the funding schedule found here: Funding Schedule [PDF, 191 KB] and the funding policy found here: Funding Policy [PDF, 413 KB] before submitting your application.

This form must be completed in one session.

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

  • full budget showing income and expenses for the project - you can find a Budget Template here: Budget Template [XLSX, 12 KB]
  • 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).
  • copy of your organisation’s annual budget and/or your latest audited accounts.
  • documents or quotes that may support your application (if any).

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
What is your organisation's structure? * Please select one of the following.
Contact Details
Project Details
The project needs to start after the funding round closing date.
If your project is ongoing, the funding/end date must be within one year of receiving the grant.
Which funding outcome best fits your project? * Please choose 1 outcome that best fits your project.
Please explain the specific benefits of your project, and show how it supports the fund’s purpose: ‘To support initiatives that make Waikirikiri Selwyn a great place to live, work, and play by contributing to community wellbeing, bringing communities together, celebrating the District’s taonga, and attracting visitors to the District.’
This could include organising, stallholders, etc. Please provide estimate, not a range.
This could include attendees or participants. Please provide estimate, not a range.
Budget
Please attach a budget for the project.
Please specify the costs you are applying for from the Community Fund. Provide a clear breakdown, for example: $500 for venue hire, $200 for marketing. To help us assess your application, please list the costs rather than referring to your overall budget.
For example: reduce the project size, postpone, cancel, or seek other funding.
Other Funding
Please include the Funding Source, Status (confirmed, pending), Amount.

Please note:  Applicants are encouraged to seek support from additional funding sources where possible. This fund is not intended to be the sole source of funding for a project.

Please include the Year/Month, Fund Name, Amount
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.)
Supporting Documents
You can upload up to 5 additional documents, including a copy of your organisation’s annual budget and/or your latest audited accounts; or documents or quotes that may support your application (if any).
Demographics
What is the main focus of your project? * Please choose the category that best fits your project.
Who is your project aimed at? * Please select the single option that best represents who will primarily benefit from you project.
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.  

  I agree that if the application is successful: 

- The organisation name and/or applicant name, project name, and amount of funding applied for and received will be publicly disclosed by the Selwyn District Council in Assessment Panel Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and on the Council website to ensure transparency.

- The grant will be used for the purpose specified in this application. 

- I/my organisation will provide a report on how the grant was used as soon as it is spent and in no circumstance later than one year of receiving the grant.

- I acknowledge that any overdue reports from my organisation may affect the outcome of future funding applications

- I/my organisation acknowledges that funding is provided in accordance with the Selwyn District Council Community Grants Policy, and I agree to comply with it.

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).