In total, just over $70,000 was granted by the Otago Community Trust across eight Wānaka-based community groups, such as: QLDC New Year's Eve Celebration; Upper Clutha Historical Records Society; Southern Lakes Arts Festival Trust; and the Alpine Community Development Trust. 

The largest was a $25,000 grant to the Kahu Youth Trust, seen as an increase on those previously awarded to them and as a reflection on the growth and demand for youth programmes in the fast-growing Queenstown Lakes district. 

A $15,000 grant was donated towards support the Warbirds Over Wānaka. “Warbirds Over Wānaka has had fantastic support from the Otago Community Trust over a number of years. The money for 2020 is earmarked to help us deliver many of our education initiatives. Our aim is to provide the spark which may lead many of our young and the not so young visitors to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in aviation,” said Ed Taylor, Warbirds Over Wānaka general manager. 

Wānaka's new school Te Kura O Take Kārara  received a bonus of $10,000, which is intended for building upon the outdoor plans that have been provided by the Ministry of Education for the new school. “The future additions to our existing playground and outside spaces will be made possible by the generous grants received this year. This will enable us to further develop spaces and places that reflect our values of whanaungatanga (relationships), sustainability, diversity, inclusion and for connecting with our families and the wider community,” said principal, Jodie Howard,.

The $6,000 grant given to Wānaka Rowing Club Inc which will support the purchase of light/mid-weight double rowing boat, which can be used for both competitive and recreational sporting purposes.