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Trust Waikato grants

Trust Waikato

Trust Waikato offers grants to charitable organisations operating in the Waikato region across areas including culture and arts, community development, environment, sports and recreation, tangata whenua, and wellbeing. Applications are accepted in three funding rounds each year, with the first round closing 12 February 2027.

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Tangata Whenua Liaison Fund

South Taranaki District Council

The Tangata Whenua Liaison Fund supports projects and initiatives that develop positive relationships between Tangata Whenua, the Council, and the people of South Taranaki. Community groups can apply for fixed-term projects, events, or ongoing service delivery costs that meet specified funding criteria and support marae safety, cultural activities, and community wellbeing.

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Engagement Grants

East Coast – Leading from the Land

Early-stage community conversations, hui, workshops and collaboration that support taiao, whenua or wai outcomes.

Horowhenua Major Events Fund

Horowhenua District Council

A year-round grants programme operated by Horowhenua District Council. The average grant approved is between $500 and $3,000.

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Shannon Community Development Trust

Horowhenua District Council

An annual grants programme operated by Horowhenua District Council. The average grant approved is between $500 and $3,000.

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Small Grants

Hastings District Council

The Small Grants fund provides up to $10,000 for waste minimisation projects and is considered monthly from February to November. Eligible projects must align with Hastings District Council's Waste Management and Minimisation Plan and demonstrate clear waste reduction outcomes.

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Horowhenua Major Event Fund

Horowhenua District Council

Funds major events in Horowhenua with rolling applications accepted throughout the year. Covers materials, venue hire, personnel costs, and promotion.

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Māori Development Fund

Te Puni Kōkiri

The Māori Development Fund supports Māori economic growth initiatives through co-investment in Māori economic development, infrastructure projects, and export growth initiatives that improve the productivity of iwi and Māori assets. Funding is available on a rolling basis with a minimum of $100,000 and requires a minimum 50% cash co-investment for most proposals.

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Kaupapa Māori Event Fund

Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust

Kaupapa Māori Event Fund supports iwi and hapū-led events celebrating tangata whenua and tikanga Māori. Applications are accepted monthly on the 1st of every month.

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Kāpiti Community Environment Fund

Greater Wellington Regional Council

A community environment fund for the Kāpiti area supporting projects that align with a vision of healthy ecosystems and improved community wellbeing. The fund operates in partnership with mana whenua.

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Kaupapa Māori Event Fund

BayTrust

The Kaupapa Māori Event Fund supports events that celebrate Māoritanga across the Bay of Plenty region through collaboration between Manawa Trust, Tauranga City Council, Bay Trust, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, and Acorn Foundation. Events must be driven by or in partnership with iwi and/or hapū and be accessible to the public.

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