The Wānaka A&P Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 grants. These grants continue to support capability development, rural initiatives, and community well-being across the Upper Clutha region – reflecting our ongoing commitment to investing in people and projects that strengthen our rural community.

Rural Development and Well-Being Grants

Wānaka A&P Foundation Winter Crop Competition – $5,000
Encouraging excellence in crop production while fostering community engagement and friendly competition among local farmers.

Women’s Health Bus – $5,000
Delivering accessible health services to women in rural communities, ensuring ongoing support for well-being across the region.

Upper Clutha Tracks Trust – Hāwea True Right Track Construction – $5,000
Contributing to the development of a new community walking and riding track, enhancing recreational opportunities and connection to the land.

Community Link – $5,000
Supporting the delivery of local social services and resources that strengthen families and individuals across the Upper Clutha.

Luggate Catchment Group – $5,000
Assisting local environmental projects focused on water quality, biodiversity, and sustainable land management.

Lake Hāwea Catchment Group – $5,000
Backing community-led initiatives to protect and enhance native biodiversity of the Hāwea catchment.

Capability Development Grants

Tanya Simmonds – Hemp Central Limited – $5,000
Supporting Tanya’s work in developing sustainable hemp-based construction products and contributing to the region’s growing innovation in agricultural diversification.

Claudia Paterson – Attending Lincoln Animal Breeding/Genetics – $5,000
Enabling Claudia to further her studies in animal breeding and genetics, helping bring advanced knowledge and skills back to the local farming community.

Mt Aspiring College Scholarship

Individual scholarship – $5,000
Awarded to support a Mt Aspiring College student (or shared between two students) pursuing further education or training in the agricultural or rural sector.

Congratulations to all our 2026 recipients! We look forward to seeing the positive impact of these projects and initiatives across our community in the year ahead.