Press Release – Kapiti Coast District Council A total of $40,000 has been allocated to 22 Kpiti community groups following a meeting of the Grants Allocation Committee. Chair of Community Grants Allocation Subcommittee, councillor Jackie Elliott, says the Committee were pleased such a diversity … A total of $40,000 has been allocated to 22 Kāpiti community groups following a meeting of the Grants Allocation Committee. Chair of Community Grants Allocation Subcommittee, councillor Jackie Elliott, says the Committee were pleased such a diversity of social and community organisations applied this year from all pockets of the district. “Community groups have had higher demands on them due to the impacts of COVID-19, so a focus for this year is supporting grass roots projects and activities that help the community recover from the impacts.