Looking for grants and funding opportunities? Each month, we curate a selection of upcoming grant opportunities across Aotearoa New Zealand to help you stay informed and plan ahead.
Community Road Safety Fund (CRSF)
Areas of support: Supports community-led and community-delivered road safety initiatives. It supports initiatives that: enhance outcomes for young road users by providing direct opportunities to develop their road safety knowledge and skills; assist young people and people in communities with need, in obtaining or retaining their driver’s licence; tackle the largest contributors to road-related harm for that community.
Eligible regions: New Zealand
Application deadline: 14 December 2026
Grant value: The maximum total grant is $2,000,000
Creative NZ International Engagement Fund
Areas of support: Funding for artists, practitioners and organisations towards opportunities for international engagement. Funding can be used towards activities that contribute towards international engagement outcomes, including: international travel costs and freight; marketing and promotion; travel, accommodation and hosting for international presenters to view NZ work off-shore.
Eligible regions: New Zealand
Application deadline: 3 December 2026
Grant value: Up to $25,000
Mactodd Community Charitable Trust
Areas of support: To support significant projects that create lasting benefits for communities in the Central Otago and Lakes District areas. Focuses on initiatives that make a meaningful difference, have wide community reach, and leave a positive legacy.
Eligible regions: Central Otago and Lakes District areas
Application deadline: 18 December 2026
Grant value: up to $150,000 along with smaller grants
Ahu Community Trust – General Grants Fund
Areas of support: Supports both operating costs and capital needs, helping organisations strengthen the roots of their work in the community. Applications can include support for services and day-to-day delivery, such as wages, rent and insurance, as well as equipment and other capital items.
Eligible regions: Mid and South Canterbury
Application deadline: 8 January 2027
Grant value: Up to $20,000
Joan Fernie Charitable Trust Community Funding
Areas of support: Supporting Hawke’s Bay community by prioritising education for young people, and the wellbeing and development of local Hawke’s Bay communities. Priority funding areas: Community Development; Education & Skills Development; Sustainable Agriculture & Environment; Health & Wellbeing.
Eligible regions: Hawke’s Bay
Application deadline: 30 November 2026
Grant value: Up to $50,000
Otago Catchment Community Funding – Direct Group Funding
Areas of support: To give catchment and water care groups an ability to finance personnel for administration, group coordination and community engagement for the purpose of pursuing activities. This fund is designed to help keep groups active and engaged by removing financial barriers to financing personnel.
Eligible regions: Otago
Application deadline: 30 November 2026
Grant value: Up to $10,000 per annum
Chorus New Zealand – Whiria Te Aka Matihiko Fund
Areas of support: The Whiria Te Aka Matihiko Fund is a Chorus initiative that supports community organisations working to close the digital divide across Aotearoa. This fund backs organisations making a real difference in their communities.
Eligible regions: New Zealand
Application deadline: EOI Anytime
Grant value: Up to $10,000
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