Waste Minimisation Community Fund
Queenstown Lakes District Council
This round is closed. It is kept here for reference and is not counted as funding currently available.
Funding amount
Amount not published
Closing date
Closed
About this funding
You might be eligible for funding through our Waste Minimisation Community Fund. Applications for the 2026 Waste Minimisation Community Fund are now closed. Quick links FAQs arrow_forward WMCF Recipients arrow_forward 2026 Fund Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions We encourage all potential applicants to first read our FAQ section ahead of applying to the WMCF, to ensure they have all the information they need ahead of making their application. The fund is open to individuals, community groups, businesses, Iwi/Māori organisations and education providers within the Queenstown Lakes District. Before you compile your application and to check if your idea meets our goals and criteria get in touch with the team at zerowaste@qldc.govt.nz Close How much is available? A total of up to $60,000 is available for 2026, which is split into the following categories: Category Grant Range Description Category A: Commercial Waste Minimisation.
Who can apply
- Inspire us with your great idea to rethink, reduce or reuse! Projects must be consistent with the QLDC Waste Minimisation and Management Plan and achieve the following objectives:
- The fund is open to individuals, community groups, businesses, Iwi/Māori organisations and education providers within the Queenstown Lakes District.
- To be eligible to apply for support from the QLDC Waste Minimisation Community Fund, the project must meet the following criteria:
- Projects must take place within the Queenstown Lakes district and benefit the local community.
- For request over $1,000 the applicant must be a legal entity such as a trust, company, or incorporated society, and must be able to provide evidence of this status if requested.
- The applicant must have no outstanding debt owing to QLDC.
- The applicant must fully declare any additional council or local board funding, grant or koha/ donation received for the project/event.
- The applicant must comply with all QLDC regulatory and statutory requirements relating to the preparation and delivery of the project, including obtaining all necessary permits and consents.
What it funds
- The aim is to support new initiatives that complement and enhance existing programmes, address gaps or create new opportunities.
- We’re looking to support projects that shift us towards a circular economy approach where materials are kept in use for as long as possible.
- Supporting commercial innovations that minimise waste and maximise resource recovery.
- Supporting projects that minimise waste, encourage community participation, and create enduring change in behaviour.
- Funding can be used for:
- Skills development and research (that is not aimed at supporting the attainment of a qualification)
- Project implementation costs including operational and capital costs.
- Ongoing financial support of existing activities or running costs of the existing activities of organisations, individuals, or firms.
- Service and maintenance costs including utilities such as power and phone
- To be eligible to apply for support from the QLDC Waste Minimisation Community Fund, the project must meet the following criteria:
Funder contact: zerowaste@qldc.govt.nz
Verification
- Last verified
- Verified 3 weeks ago
- Listing status
- Check details with the funder before applying
- Round
- Check with the funder
- Closing date
- Closing date not published
- How to apply
- Open application
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