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Funding
Local Event Funding
Closes August 31st
The Waimakariri Regional Events Fund
Enterprise North Canterbury has received a share of funding from MBIE to support major Waimakariri events. Event organisers seeking between $6,000 and $10,000 are encouraged to apply before August 31st. Five additional funding rounds will open between now and March 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply for multiple rounds.
To be successful in applying for the Regional Events Fund, events must: • Take place in Waimakariri District • Drive inter-region and out of region visitation • Bring measurable economic benefit to the region • Collaborate with, but not significantly conflict with other regional or large national events • Compliment a well-balanced regional calendar of events
Find out more or submit an application: www.northcanterbury.co.nz/regional-events-fund
THE WAIMAKARIRI EVENT FUND
Are you wanting to start a new event in Waimakariri? Are you trying to grow an existing event in Waimakariri?
Applications are now being invited to apply for funding for event promotion or coordination in our district, that clearly demonstrate economic and/or community benefit to the Waimakariri District.
Applications open 1st August 2021 and close 31st August 2021
Check out the criteria and apply online at www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events/organisers or contact Khloe Peck, Visit Waimakariri P: (03) 327 5735 | E: events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz
The Waimakariri Event Fund is WDC funding administered by ENC.

Community Board Funding Available
Calling all community groups, non-profit organisations, registered charities and incorporated societies with strong links and benefits to your communities.
Do you need funding for projects, equipment, advertising?
Your Community Board could help with grants up to $500.
Application forms and grant criteria are available online or from any Council Service Centre or Library. For more information about funding contact com.board@wmk.govt.nz or phone 0800 965 468.