Heritage Fund Application form

Please refer to the Fund criteria and application guidelines for information and guidance on the Heritage Fund.

If you require any assistance in completing this form, please contact Andy McKay on (04) 296 4653, or email: andy.mckay@kapiticoast.govt.nz

Please review the Heritage Fund Criteria & Application Guidelines when completing your application. 

Details of your proposed project, for example:

• what is the heritage feature/item you are managing/protecting/enhancing, eg. wetland, native bush, notable tree, heritage building, cultural site etc?
• what do you propose to do?
• what resources will be required?
• who will be involved?
• how long will the project take to complete?

The maximum total grant allocated under the Heritage Fund scheme is $5,000 (excl. GST).

There is no minimum grant amount. A maximum grant of $500 (excl. GST) applies to
administration costs (includes photocopying, mailouts/postage etc) and the reimbursement
of resource consent fees.

All grants are allocated on the basis of a cost sharing arrangement. The maximum grant rate for all projects is a cost sharing of 50:50, i.e. the Council will only fund up to half of the project cost. The applicant must make a contribution to the cost of the project.

The following costs are not eligible:

• Project costs incurred prior to the lodging of the application;
• Any costs involved in preparing the application; and
• Debt servicing.

The purchase of equipment is generally NOT eligible for funding unless it can be
demonstrated that it is essential for the project (i.e. it cannot be leased, rented/hired etc) and is a reasonable cost. Each item of equipment will be evaluated on its individual merit to the project.

It is recognised that labour contributions (and associated tools and machinery) are an important component of many projects. However, this scheme is not a subsidised employment programme. Labour contributions are eligible as a project cost but should ideally not form more than one third of the total project cost.
The applicant’s share of the cost can be by way of in-kind contributions (e.g. labour), or cash.

GST will be paid in addition to the grant where the:

• applicant is GST registered
• project is part of the applicant’s taxable activity
• GST number is supplied on the application form.

Provide details on the estimated cost of your proposed project
Sufficient details are required to enable the proposed project to be fully costed.

If you're registered for GST, do not include GST in your costs.