Whakatāne Community Climate Action and Youth Development Funds opening soon
We're proud to be launching the Whakatāne Community Climate Action and Youth Development Funds – a new partnership between Whakatāne District Council and Trust Horizon, designed to empower our community to take real action on climate change. The funds' purpose is to increase community action in the Whakatāne District.
It is aimed at local groups (but businesses can also apply, they just need to fund 50%) with a project to cut carbon emissions or build climate resilience. Eligibility and project possibility is kept wide as we wish to spark innovation, support equity, and grow climate leadership across our rohe.
With $95,000 available in 2025/26 and dedicated rounds each quarter. With a maximum any application can apply for in a year is $20,000. The aim is to support action for our community.
There's also a special Youth Development Fund with $5,000 set aside for young people (under 24 years old) who are based in or grew up in the Whakatāne District to support them into climate-related education or training.
Have questions?
The administrator of the fund is willing to meet with anyone to discuss potential projects or help with applications. If helpful, they are willing to attend one of your meetings to go over the fund in more detail.
Reach out to ccfund@whakatane.govt.nz
Apply now
Applications for Round 1 open 1 July and close the 15 August 2025.