The Coast Initiatives Fund (CIF) is allocated by Council to the Coast Community Board to spend on Coast ward projects (as per their criteria for applications) to ensure fair representation for all members of our community.
Photo: Kids from the Kohanga enjoying the basket swing at the opening of Whakaruru playground Te Kaha - a project partly funded by the Coast Community Board through the Coast Initiatives fund.
Value
The annual budget is $50,000.
Application requirements and criteria
- Marae facility development and upgrades excluding projects, or components of projects, that can attract funding from other funding sources.
- Community facilities and sports fields.
- Pride and beautification projects within the community.
- Community events.
- Coastal access excluding private access.
- Infrastructure projects specific to coastal communities that may be outside of Council immediate priorities or that may add value to existing initiatives.
- Education and training for organisations, or members of organisations, resulting in ongoing benefit or increased opportunities to the coast community.
- Each application would be considered by the Board on a case by case basis.
- If approved funding is not utilised within two years from the date of approval the applicant must reapply for funding consideration.
- Applications must be received by the Ōpōtiki District Council a minimum of 3 weeks before the Coast Community Board meets, at which a grant decision is required.
- Grant applications will only be considered from organisations and not (an) individual(s).
- Applications will only be accepted from those organisations that are established within the Coast Community Board ward. If such organisation proposes to provide assistance funding from a CIF grant then the reasons shall be outlined in the application.
- In preparing to assess applications to the CIF the Community
Board Members shall at all times give due consideration to:
14. To meet the Council's Transparency and Accountability Requirements:
(i) Grant money shall only be paid on submission of an invoice with bank account and GST number (if GST registered) details on the organisation's invoice.
(ii) Where applicable (e.g. where items are purchased) receipts and/or written quotes shall be provided to Council.
How to apply
You can complete a 
Coast Initiatives Fund Application for Grant (PDF, 67KB) form.
Your completed form can be returned by post to:
Coast Community Board
Coast Initiatives Fund Application
c/- Opotiki District Council
PO Box 44
Opotiki 3162
Or by email to info@odc.govt.nz
Or you can complete an online application form below.
Need more information?
You can contact Gae Finlay, Executive Assistance and Governance Support Officer, by phoning (07) 3153030 or emailing gaef@odc.govt.nz
Apply online now