Community funds
Meridian’s community funds support local projects in the areas near our generation assets.
It’s one way we can recognise the contribution these communities make to our hydro and wind operations. If you’d like to apply for funding, check your community is eligible, and that your project meets the objectives of the fund and our selection criteria .
If you have any questions, phone 03 357 9732 or send us an email.
What communities can apply for funding?
The following communities can apply for funding:
Te Apiti fund – Ashhurst and Woodville
Waitaki fund – Aoraki Mount Cook to Waitaki Bridge, including Twizel, Omarama, Otematata, Kurow, Hakataramea, Duntroon, Ikawai, Papakaio and Glenavy
Manapouri Te Anau fund – Te Anau, Manapouri, Clifden and Tuatapere
White Hill fund – Mossburn, Dipton and Lumsden
West Wind fund – Makara, South Makara, Makara Beach and Takarau Gorge
How does Meridian decide which projects to fund?
Find out more about our selection criteria and how we decide what projects to fund .
Community fund objectives and application process
Te Apiti
There is $100,000 available over three years, and the fund started in October 2009.
How to apply
Check your project meets at least one of the following objectives:
promotes environmental awareness and programmes that sustain and improve the quality of the environment in the community
contributes to the sustainability of non-profit organisations or volunteer services
promotes life-long learning opportunities for all
fosters the development of opportunities for sporting, social and recreational activities
contributes to programmes that will enhance the attractiveness of the appearance of the community.
Then check your project meets our selection criteria.
If you're eligible, complete our funding request form and send it to Meridian Community Funds, PO Box 2128, Christchurch.
Funding Request Form (PDF 137KB)
When should I apply?
The Te Apiti community fund panel meets to review funding requests on the following dates:
1 May 2012 – applications close 10 April 2012
9 October 2012 – applications close 18 September 2012. Close
Waitaki
There is $1 million available over three years, and the fund started in November 2009.
How to apply
Check your project meets at least one of the following objectives:
promotes environmental awareness and programmes that sustain and improve the quality of the environment in the community
contributes to the sustainability of non-profit organisations or volunteer services
promotes life-long learning opportunities for all
fosters the development of opportunities for sporting, social and recreational activities
contributes to programmes that will enhance the attractiveness of the appearance of the community.
Then check your project meets our selection criteria.
If you're eligible, complete our funding request form and send it to Meridian Community Funds, PO Box 2128, Christchurch.
Funding Request Form (PDF 137KB)
When should I apply?
The Waitaki community fund panel meets to review funding requests on the following dates:
17 April 2012 – applications close 27 March 2012
17 July 2012 – applications close 26 June 2012
13 November 2012 – applications close 23 October 2012. Close
Manapouri Te Anau
There is half a million dollars available over three years, and the fund started in March 2010.
How to apply
Check your project meets at least one of the following objectives:
promotes environmental awareness and programmes that sustain and improve the quality of the environment in the community
contributes to the sustainability of non-profit organisations or volunteer services
promotes access to quality healthcare
promotes life-long learning opportunities for all
fosters the development of opportunities for sporting, social and recreational activities.
Then check your project meets our selection criteria.
If you're eligible, complete our funding request form and send it to Meridian Community Funds, PO Box 2128, Christchurch.
Funding Request Form (PDF 137KB)
When should I apply?
The Manapouri Te Anau community fund panel meets to review funding requests on the following dates:
7 March 2012 – applications close 15 February 2012
6 June 2012 – applications close 16 May 2012
12 September 2012 – applications close 22 August 2012. Close
White Hill
There is $75,000 available over three years, and the fund started in March 2009.
How to apply
Check your project meets at least one of the following objectives:
promotes environmental awareness and programmes that sustain and improve the quality of the environment in the community
contributes to the sustainability of non-profit organisations or volunteer services
promotes access to quality healthcare
promotes life-long learning opportunities for all
fosters the development of opportunities for sporting, social and recreational activities.
Then check your project meets our selection criteria.
If you're eligible, complete our funding request form and send it to Meridian Community Funds, PO Box 2128, Christchurch.
Funding Request Form (PDF 137KB)
When should I apply?
The White Hill community fund panel meets to review funding requests on the following dates:
8 March 2012 – applications close 16 February 2012. 13 September 2012 – applications close 23 August 2012. Close
West Wind
There is $200,000 available over three years, and the fund started in May 2010.
How to apply
Check your project meets at least one of the following objectives:
promotes environmental awareness and programmes that sustain and improve the quality of the environment in the community
encourages a safer community
contributes to the sustainability of non-profit organisations or volunteer services
fosters the development of opportunities for sporting, social and recreational activities with a focus on youth
promotes life-long learning opportunities for all.
Then check your project meets our selection criteria.
If you're eligible, complete our funding request form and send it to Meridian Community Funds, PO Box 2128, Christchurch.
Funding Request Form (PDF 137KB)
When should I apply?
The West Wind community fund panel meets to review funding requests on the following dates:
8 May 2012 – applications close 17 April 2012
16 October 2012 – applications close 25 September 2012. Close