Funding opportunities

Annual funding round Sunrise Foundation runs one contestable grant round per year, where we are honoured to make modest grants to charitable projects in accordance with the wishes of our donors.

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Community group · Charity · Other

Kia ora tātou Otago Community Trust provides grants to not for profit community groups and projects that make a positive contribution to Otago communities.

Sports club · Community group

Applications for funding can be made for planning or delivery of community facilities .

Charity · Community group · Marae or iwi organisation

Toi Foundation provides funding for projects and ideas that strengthen the Taranaki region and its communities.

Community group · Charity · School or kura

APPLY ANYTIME: Provides flexible, year-round support for local groups delivering arts, recreation, environmental and community wellbeing initiatives.

Community group · Marae or iwi organisation

Apply for support to enable new projects/activities which promote Inclusive leadership, welcoming communications… Closed Up to $180,000

Funding for communities to thrive across the Wellington region including Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Kāpiti Coast.

Community group

Financial support provided to registered charities, artists, scientists, young minds, and innovators to improve New Zealand communities.

Charity · Community group

Sunrise Foundation acts as a local funding manager for The Tindall Foundation to distribute community grants in Tairāwhiti-Gisborne.

Charity · Community group

Your support helps ensure that we can continue to offer this life-saving service to our community.

Sports club · Business

The Lion Foundation welcomes applications for funding from eligible community organisations across New Zealand.

Community group

Foundation North | Pūtea Hāpai Oranga • Funding for your community projects Support for the communities of today, to shape the communities of tomorrow.

Community group

Grants can only be applied for activities located in the Tauranga City boundaries.

Community group · Charity · Other

Your support helps ensure that we can continue to offer this lifesaving service to our community.

Charity · Sports club · Business

The Todd Foundation pro-actively seeks out communities, groups and collectives to partner with across three main funding streams: change, collaboration and capability.

Community group · Charity

Once the funding round opens, you will be able to access the grant and apply for funding, submitting all details relating to your funding request.

Charity

Our funding is targeted towards supporting communities of need and to help where it is needed most.

Community group · Charity

We recommend that your group and your funding partner enter into a written and signed agreement that outlines such things as: The roles and responsibilities of both parties e.g.

Charity · Incorporated society · Community group

Otago Community Trust provides grants to not for profit community groups and projects that make a positive contribution to Otago communities.

Charity · Community group

Past Funding - ILT Foundation Past Funding Established on 1st April 2006, the ILT Foundation has proudly reinvested over $99 million into our community through grants that support a wide range of impactful initiatives.

Interest-free loans for the development of recreation facilities in the community.

Community group · Sports club

Sunrise Foundation runs one contestable grant round per year, where we are honoured to make modest grants to charitable projects in accordance with the wishes of our donors.

Charity · Incorporated society · Community group

Provides funding for community organisations to deliver services and projects that build stronger, sustainable communities across New Zealand.

Charity · Community group · Marae or iwi organisation

Apply for funding for events that attract a significant number of visitors to Hamilton and have high profile coverage.

Funding Hub — Nikau Foundation 0 Funding Hub Nikau Foundation is Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a- Māui, the Greater Wellington region’s community foundation.

Charity · Community group

We support innovative initiatives that create long-term, positive impact for people and the planet.

Charity · Community group

J R McKenzie Trust is a relational funder allocating funding via partnerships and collaboration with community organisations.

Charity · Community group

Apply for funding to support groups that provide social connectivity or run activities and events for communities in… Closed Up to $200,000

Community grant applications are open all year and will be reviewed at our Grants Committee meetings throughout the year.

Apply for funding to pay for development contributions on small-scale community developments in Hamilton.

Grants can only be applied for activities located in the Tauranga City boundaries.

Community group · Charity · Other

BayTrust provides funding and support to accelerate bold, meaningful change and assist Bay of Plenty communities and the environment to flourish.

Charity · Community group · Marae or iwi organisation

The Aoraki Foundation provides grant funding to local not-for-profit, community group and charitable organisations across South Canterbury.

Community group · Charity · Other

If you are a local not-for-profit, community group or charitable organisation, and you require funding, we may be able to help.

Charity · Community group · Other

Grassroots Trust provides grant funding for communities across New Zealand.

Grants can only be applied for activities located in the Tauranga City boundaries.

Community group · Charity · Other

The Mainland Foundation distributes funds generated from gaming venues to non-profit organisations for sports, community, charitable, welfare, and educational purposes.

Sports club · Charity · School or kura

We support innovative initiatives that create long-term, positive impact for people and the planet.

Charity · Community group · Marae or iwi organisation

Our funding is targeted towards supporting communities of need and to help where it is needed most.

Community group · Charity

The Western Bay Emergency Response Fund provides quick-turnaround financial support to registered charitable organisations assisting communities during and after an emergency event in Tauranga Moana and the Western Bay of Plenty.

Charity · Community group · Marae or iwi organisation

2024 Funding — Nikau Foundation 0 Funding Hub Nikau Foundation is Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a- Māui, the Greater Wellington region’s community foundation.

Charity · Community group

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Charity · Incorporated society

Provided emergency financial help following the January 2026 weather event.

Community group · Other

Direct grant funding and commercial sponsorship from ILT profits to support community, sporting, cultural, and educational initiatives in Invercargill.

Sports club · Charity · School or kura

Applications for funding can be made for planning or delivery of community facilities .

Charity · Community group · Marae or iwi organisation

Funding Criteria - ILT Foundation What we fund We are proud to support a wide range of groups doing amazing things in our community.

Grants can only be applied for activities located in the Tauranga City boundaries.

Charity · Community group · Other

The Todd Foundation proactively seeks out communities, groups and collectives to partner with in three main funding streams: change, collaboration and capability.

Community group · Charity

Otago Community Trust provides grants to not for profit community groups and projects that make a positive contribution to Otago communities.

Community group · Charity

BayTrust provides funding and support to accelerate bold, meaningful change and assist Bay of Plenty communities and the environment to flourish.

Community group · Charity · Marae or iwi organisation

Hawke's Bay Foundation provides local charities and community causes with long-term, sustainable funding from invested donations.

Charity · Community group

Funds are available to support volunteer rural firefighters in time of need.

Community group · Other

Our primary focus is to fund community organisations and initiatives whose purpose and goals are aligned with our vision of “a socially just and inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand” , and which aims to advance equity through transformational, systemic change.

Charity · Community group

The Community Association Fund supports resident and ratepayer groups, citizen associations and marae trusts recognised by Whangarei District Council that advocate for and uplift their local community.

Community group · Marae or iwi organisation

Apply for funding to support waste minimisation projects which encourage community participation and education and/or… Closed Up to $60,000

Hawke’s Bay Foundation enables generous people to make a bigger impact in their communities by investing donations and distributing the returns to local causes.

Charity · Community group

To apply, please fill out an application form (available via the link below).

Charity · Community group

We provide community funding and grants to grassroot organisations that help the communities of Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay, Tararua, Wairarapa, Manawatū, and Horowhenua to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Community group · Charity

Western Bay Emergency Response Fund | Acorn Foundation FAQ'S What is the Bay Strong Appeal, and where does the money go?

Charity · Community group

NZCT returns profits from gaming machine partnerships to community organisations for services including sports, rescue services, youth development, the Arts, and cultural activities.

Sports club · Charity · Community group