Community Trusts
Foundation North

Funds community‑led initiatives benefiting people in Auckland & Northland.

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BayTrust

Funds community wellbeing initiatives across the Bay of Plenty.

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Trust Waikato

Provides funding and capability support to organisations across the Waikato region.

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Toi Foundation

Supports community organisations and initiatives that benefit people across the Taranaki region.

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Eastern & Central Community Trust (ECCT)

Supports community development initiatives across Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti.

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Wellington Community Trust

Funds initiatives that strengthen wellbeing and equity in the Wellington region.

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West Coast Community Trust

Provides funding for community initiatives across Buller, Grey & Westland.

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Community Trust South Canterbury

Funds community, cultural, and social initiatives in South Canterbury.

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Otago Community Trust

Supports projects and organisations improving wellbeing across Otago.

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Community Trust of Southland

Provides grants to support community wellbeing in Southland.

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Philanthropic Family Foundations
J R McKenzie Trust
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Todd Foundation
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Hugh Green Foundation
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NEXT Foundation
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Len Reynolds Trust
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The Lindsay Foundation
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Wayne Francis Charitable Trust
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Clare Foundation
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The Wright Family Foundation
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Hynds Foundation
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DV Bryant Trust
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The Wilberforce Foundation
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Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation
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Government & Public Funds
Ministry for Culture & Heritage
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Ministry of Youth Development
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Te Puni Kōkiri
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Ministry for Pacific Peoples
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Ministry for the Environment
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Department of Conservation (DOC)
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The Ethnic Communities Development Fund
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Lottery Grants Board
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Community Matters (DIA)
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NZ Film Commission
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Corporate & Other Charitable Foundations
Simplicity Foundation
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Spark Foundation
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ANZ New Zealand Staff Foundation
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Milford Foundation
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Te Rourou - One Foundation
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SkyCity Auckland Community Trust
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The Lion Foundation
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Rule Foundation
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BNZ Foundation
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Catalytic Foundation
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The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation
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Community Foundations
Community Foundations of Aotearoa

National membership body

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Northland Community Foundation

Te Tai Tokerau Northland region

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Auckland Foundation

Auckland region

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Momentum Waikato Community Foundation

Waikato region

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Eastern Bay Community Foundation

Eastern Bay of Plenty region

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Acorn Foundation

Western Bay of Plenty region

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Geyser Community Foundation

Rotorua & Taupo areas

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Sunrise Foundation

Gisborne Tairāwhiti region

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Taranaki Foundation

Taranaki region

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Hawke’s Bay Foundation

Hawke’s Bay region

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Hawke’s Bay Foundation

Hawke’s Bay region

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Te Awa Community Foundation

Horizons region

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Nikau Foundation

Wellington region

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Top of the South Community Foundation

Tasman, Nelson & Marlborough region

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Kura Tāwhiti - Canterbury Community Foundation

Christchurch area

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Advance Ashburton Community Foundation

Ashburton area

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Aoraki Foundation

South Canterbury region

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45South Community Foundation

Central Otago/Queenstown region

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Clutha Foundation

Clutha district

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Southland Foundation

Southland region

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Funding Databases & Directories
Generosity New Zealand

A comprehensive, searchable database of funding opportunities for charities and community groups (subscription‑based, with free access through public libraries)

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Fundsorter

An online platform that helps charities find aligned funding opportunities while supporting them to manage and submit grant applications.

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Local Community Trust Directory

An online directory listing a wide range of community funders, trusts, and grantmakers across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Charities Services - Funding Your Charity

Government guidance on funding options, fundraising rules, and financial sustainability for registered charities

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Funded

Built for funders and fund seekers. Find, give, and manage funding in one place.

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Donation-based crowdfunding platforms
Other Resources
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

Free, confidential and independent information service helping people understand their rights and access community, funding, and government services nationwide.

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Rotary Grants

Provides grants and project funding through local Rotary clubs and Rotary Foundation programmes supporting community and humanitarian initiatives.

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Perpetual Guardian

Current and upcoming funding rounds for philanthropic trusts administered by Perpetual Guardian.

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Public Trust Grants

Charitable trusts and foundations administered by Public Trust.

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The Gift Trust
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