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FINDING THE RIGHT SUPPORT

Other funding opportunities

Explore other trusts, foundations, councils and funders that may be able to support your organisation or project.

Acorn Foundation

Supports charitable organisations across the Western Bay of Plenty through community funding, scholarships and distributions made possible by generous local donors.
 

ANZ NZ Staff Foundation

Supports community initiatives that improve financial wellbeing, education, employment, independence, community resilience and New Zealand's natural and historic environment.

Ara Taiohi

Supports activities during Youth Week that celebrate young people, recognise their achievements and encourage participation, connection and wellbeing across Aotearoa.
 

BayTrust

Supports organisations and projects helping Bay of Plenty communities and the environment flourish, with a focus on wellbeing, housing, equity and kaitiakitanga.
 

Bobby Foundation

Supports New Zealand racing and grassroots sport, providing funding to help athletes, clubs and sporting communities participate and succeed.

 

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Supports environmental, climate, community, education and Māori-led initiatives that strengthen communities and protect the Bay of Plenty's natural environment.
 

Canon Oceania Grants

Supports community, education, environmental and cultural initiatives with funding and Canon technology to help organisations increase their impact.

 

Creative New Zealand

Supports arts projects, activities and programmes that strengthen participation, creativity and the development of arts and culture across Aotearoa.

 

Department of Internal Affairs

Provides a range of funding opportunities for organisations, communities, hapū and iwi, supporting strong and sustainable communities across Aotearoa.

Four Winds Foundation

Supports charitable, philanthropic, cultural and sporting initiatives that provide positive benefits to communities across New Zealand.

 

Frozen Funds Charitable Trust

Supports projects led by and for people who use mental health or intellectual disability services across New Zealand.

Grassroots Trust

Supports amateur sport, education and charitable community initiatives, with a focus on returning gaming proceeds to local communities.

Harcourts Foundation

Supports community organisations and initiatives, helping fund projects and causes that make a positive difference in local communities.

iSport Foundation

Helps reduce financial barriers to sport and physical activity, supporting young people who may otherwise be unable to participate.

JR McKenzie Trust

Supports organisations working to advance equity, with a focus on Māori, Pacific peoples, young people, whānau and communities experiencing exclusion.

Legacy Trust

Distributes profits from its funeral businesses to charitable organisations and initiatives that benefit communities in the Tauranga region.

 

Lindsay Foundation

Supports New Zealand organisations and individuals creating positive change across animal welfare, children, disability and health.

 

The Lion Foundation

Supports clubs, charities and community organisations across New Zealand, including initiatives in sport, health, education, arts and culture.

 

Lottery Community Grants

Supports not-for-profit organisations with operating costs and community projects, as well as the development and improvement of community facilities.

Mazda Foundation Trust

Supports projects and organisations working across the natural environment, arts and culture, education and employment skills.
 

Ministry for Ethnic Communities

Supports projects that help ethnic communities develop skills, celebrate culture, strengthen inclusion and participate fully in New Zealand society.

Ministry for Pacific Peoples

Provides funding opportunities that support Pacific communities, young people and organisations working to improve outcomes for Pacific peoples.
 

Ministry of Youth Development

Supports organisations using youth development approaches to strengthen the wellbeing and opportunities of young people aged 12 to 24.
 

New Horizons for Women Trust

Supports education, innovation and research benefiting women in Aotearoa through an annual programme of grants and awards.

 

New Zealand Community Trust

Supports community organisations across New Zealand, with a strong focus on helping people of all ages participate in amateur sport.
 

Perpetual Guardian

Manages a wide range of charitable trusts and distributes funding to organisations and causes creating positive impact throughout New Zealand.
 

Pub Charity

Returns gaming proceeds to communities across New Zealand, supporting a wide range of local charitable organisations, projects and causes.
 

Rotary Club of Tauranga

Supports local organisations, projects and initiatives through Rotary's long-standing commitment to community service in the Tauranga region.
 

Southern Stars Charitable Trust

Supports initiatives that improve opportunities, experiences and quality of life for children with special needs and those experiencing disadvantage.

Sport New Zealand

Supports play, active recreation and sport across Aotearoa, helping more New Zealanders be physically active and experience improved wellbeing.
 

Tauranga City Council

Provides funding for community, arts, environmental, housing and event initiatives that contribute to a strong, connected and vibrant Tauranga.
 

Tindall Foundation

Supports innovative initiatives creating positive change for Aotearoa, with a focus on whānau, communities and the environment.
 

We Care Community Trust

Supports education, arts and culture, public amenities, sports facilities, amateur sport and other initiatives that benefit local communities.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Supports community-led activities and projects that align with Council priorities and benefit people across the Western Bay of Plenty District.

Wilson Home Trust

Supports children with physical disabilities and works alongside health, education and community organisations providing services for children with disabilities. 
 

FINDING THE RIGHT SUPPORT

Other funding tools

Explore the other tools to find funders that fit your purpose, share ways to manage grant applications and schedule reporting and accountability requirements. 

Generosity New Zealand

The largest digital search facility for funding information in Aotearoa. They have two search tools that connect people to funding opportunities.

 

Fundsorter

Find funding you didn’t know existed through AI-powered grant matching and application drafting for organisations across Aotearoa – from small community trusts to professional grants teams.
 

Gem Local

A grants calendar database designed specifically to help small New Zealand charitable and community organisations find the right grants for them. A limited number of free memberships are also available through TCC's Funding Hub.

TechSoup New Zealand

A program that supports charitable organisations to build stronger communities through discounted and free IT products and online learning.

 

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