Sponsorship Fund

The Sponsorship Fund is a contestable fund that supports initiatives to improve our city’s reputation and national presence. This could be an activity, project or event.

This fund is now open for applications.

A maximum of $10,000 is available per application. Staff have the discretion to award up to 50% of total funding to an eligible proposal. Assessment and allocation decisions will be carried out by a panel of staff.

What the fund covers

For Council to invest, your initiative must demonstrate these factors:

contribution to outcomes to achieve goal one of Council's strategic direction
is innovative, delivering something new or addressing an issue that affects the people of Palmerston North, in line with Councils strategic goals
is of significant regional or national importance
positively profiles the city of Palmerston North
a quantifiable economic benefit (eg, activities, projects or events that attract 200+ visitors to the city, who stay at least one night).

Who the fund is for

Open to legal entities (trusts, companies and incorporated societies) who have a finalised proposal that will positively highlight Palmerston North and provide quantifiable economic benefits to the city.