$872,000 allocated in three-year LTP funding decisions
Masterton District Council has allocated a total of $872,658 over three years to 12 organisations as part of Long-Term Plan funding arrangements.
A total of 14 applications were received requesting funding of $1,265,508 over the three-year period 2024/25-2026/27, with all applicants making presentations to the Council’s Awards and Grants committee on 10 July.
Funding decisions were made by the committee on 17 July, with chair Cr Tim Nelson highlighting the challenges involved.
“As a committee we are very aware of the financial pressure groups in our community are under,” he said.
“The total amount requested was well above what funding was available and we agreed to prioritise applications from groups within Masterton District that would benefit the local community.”
Funding allocations are set out below. Details of applications are set out in the agenda for the 10 July meeting of the Awards & Grants Committee
Note: Applications are currently open for annual Community Events and Community Wellbeing grants, closing 4.30pm, Monday 29 July 2024. Criteria are available on the Council website.
Organisation | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Total 3-Year Funding |
Business Wairarapa | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $90,000 |
Digital Seniors | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $45,000 |
Life Flight Trust | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $60,000 |
Masterton Foodbank | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 |
Nuku Ora | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $45,000 |
Pasifika o Wairarapa | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $45,000 |
Pukaha National Wildlife Centre | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $60,000 |
Riversdale Beach Surf Lifesaving Club | $40,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $120,000 |
Te Awhina Community Hub | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30.000 | $90,000 |
Waiwaste Food Rescue | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 |
Wairarapa Community Centre Trust | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 |
Wellington Free Ambulance | $30,276 | $30,882 | $31,500 | $92,658 |
TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATED | $872,658 |
