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Funding information

On this page you will find a list of all the funding sources we are aware of - we will add more as they become available. If any information is incorrect, please let us know. 

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Types of funding

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Funding for individuals

There are limited funding sources for individuals but we will add those that we know of and provide as much support as we can to get money directly to those that need it. 

Funding for communities & organisations

There are many sources of funding accessible to communities and organisations. Some require charitable registration, some don't. Most will not allow redistribution of funds to individuals but will support community focused projects. 

Individual funding

Funding for individuals

Fund

Details

Amount available

Closing date

Link

Sediment & Debris Fund for Commercial Entities

​ Financial support to assist removal of cyclone-related sediment and debris from commercial entities.

Up to $40,000 (GST exc.) available as a grant; and

Up to $210,000 (GST exc.) available on a cost-share basis - Fund pays half, Commercial Entity pays half. 

31st August

Rural Women New Zealand

Grant to assist rural individuals, communities and groups, with a particular emphasis on rural women and children, who are in urgent need due to a declared adverse event such as drought, fires, floods or earthquakes.

$1,000

Ongoing fund

Communit funding

Funding for communities and organisations

Fund

Details

Amount available

Closing date

Link

Hawkes Bay Foundation – Cyclone Relief Fund

Can apply for cyclone specific funding AND annual funding round in May.

Cyclone Funding varies
$10,000 annual funding round

Cyclone Fund - none given
Annual funding 1-25 May

Cyclone Gabrielle - Welfare Support Grant

The Cyclone Gabrielle Welfare Support Grant is a time-limited government fund. It is intended to reimburse certain emergency costs that have already been incurred by marae, iwi, and recognised community organisations (including rural groups, Pacific organisations, and ethnic service providers) to care for people who were affected, displaced, or isolated during the state of national emergency.

Usually capped at $40,000

None given

Community Matters

Branch of Department of Internal Affairs. Manage multiple funds including Lottery Hawkes Bay Community Committee. Contact Napier office for details about how your organisation can register for grant applications.

Varies

Varies

Harcourts Foundation

Fund community projects

Approx $6000

Round 57 (18 January 2023 – 18 April)
Round 58 (19 April 2023 – 18 July)
Round 59 (19 July 2023 – 17 October)

T G Macarthy Trust

Will fund community projects

Not specified

Funding round 1st May - 30th June

Eastern & Central Community Trust

Grassroots fund - community service and initiatives. Community Assets & Facilities - capital investments e.g. buildings, playgrounds.

Grassroots fund - up to 30k.
Assets & facilities - $30k - $250k.

Always open

Rotary Ahuriri Sunrise

Ahuriri branch of Rotary Club

Not specified

Always open

Evergreen Foundation

Communities in horticultural and agricultural sectors

Always open

Grassroots Trust

Can apply for most types of project

No limit - may partially fund a project

Monthly - last day of month

Grassroots Trust Central

Can apply for most types of project

No limit - may partially fund a project

Monthly - last day of month

Pub Charity

For projects of community benefit

Not specified

5/10/2023

One Foundation

Will fund community projects

Not specified - up to $50000 approved

Monthly - 15th

Air Rescue and Community Services

Will fund community projects

Not specified - over $50000 grants approved

No set date

First Light Foundation

Will fund community projects

Not specified

Monthly - last day of month

NZCT

NZ Community Trust. 75% of funding goes to amateur sport. Other causes are considered.

No limit - max allocated is around $10000

Meet monthly - no set date

Sargood Bequest

The Sargood Bequest makes grants to projects and activities in the Children & Youth, Cultural, Sports & Outdoors, Educational and Environmental categories with a focus on Access, Participation and Inspiration.

Usually max $5000

31st December

Lindsay Foundation

Grants in following areas: animals, children, disabilities, health

Not specified

No set date

The Lion Foundation

Culture, health, sports, education

Not specified

Meet monthly - no set date

Government Cyclone Appeal Fund

Focus on medium to long-term recovery projects.

TBC

TBC

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