Community Transport Grant Fund
The Waikato Regional Council Community Transport Grant Fund is designed to support community transport initiatives within the Waikato region.
This fund aims to enhance accessibility and mobility for residents, particularly in rural areas where public transport options may be limited. The grant provides financial assistance to community transport providers, enabling them to offer essential transport services for health, education, and social purposes. By supporting these initiatives, the fund helps ensure residents can continue to live in rural areas while accessing the services they need.
Open/close dates
The fund is currently closed.
SmartyGrants applications expected to open: November 2025 (for 3 weeks)
Funds expected to be distributed: March 2026
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Email communitytransport@waikatoregion.govt.nz with the subject 'Subscribe'.
How much is available?
$300,000
How much can you apply for?
Grants up to $20,000 per application.
Information for applicants - please read first
Most recent grants
| Community Transport Provider | Allocation |
| Cambridge Community House Trust | $5,000 |
| Coromandel Community Services Trust | $8,000 |
| Coromandel Independent Living Trust (CILT) | $16,500 |
| Eastern Coromandel Community Services Trust | $16,500 |
| Matamata Community Health Shuttle | $15,000 |
| Ngāti Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust - Maniapoto Community Services | $10,000 |
| North Waikato Transport Trust | $16,500 |
| Ōtorohanga Support House Whare Awhina | $10,000 |
| Paeroa Community Support Trust | $16,500 |
| South Waikato Community Health Transport Inc | $8,000 |
| Tairua Care and Friendship Club Incorporated | $15,000 |
| Te Ahi Kaa Training and Social Services Centre Inc | $16,500 |
| Te Aroha Community Support Incorporated | $5,000 |
| Te Aroha Springs Community Trust | $4,400 |
| Te Kuiti 4H Community Trust Board | $4,500 |
| Te Awamutu Community Health Transport Trust | $16,500 |
| The Raglan District Community Vehicle Trust | $7,000 |
| The Te Kauwhata & Districts Information & Support Centre Inc | $10,000 |
| The Order of St John Central Region Trust Board (Cambridge) | $14,000 |
| The Order of St John Central Region Trust Board (Hamilton) | $16,500 |
| The Order of St John Northern Region Trust Board (Mercury Bay) | $6,000 |
| The Order of St John Central Region Trust Board (Ōtorohanga) | $6,000 |
| The Order of St John Central Region Trust Board (Taupō) | $6,000 |
| The Order of St John Northern Region Trust Board (Thames) | $5,000 |
| The Order of St John Central Region Trust Board (Tokoroa) | $4,000 |
| The Order of St John Northern Region Trust Board (Waihi) | $5,000 |
| The Order of St John Northern Region Trust Board (Whangamata) | $10,000 |
| Waikato Bay of Plenty Division Cancer Society of New Zealand Incorporated | $10,100 |
| Whitianga Community Services Trust | $16,500 |
| Total | $300,000 |
Previous grants
Services that have received Community Transport Grant funding in the past:
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