Grants for community organisations

Funding and scholarships in Aotearoa New Zealand for community organisations, open ones first. Every listing links to the funder's own page.

Closing soon: 30 October Community Building Projects Foundation North · Requests over $100,000

Closes 30 October 2026

Open until 30 November Shirley McKenzie Scholarship Deaf Aotearoa

Closes 30 November 2026

Open any time Community Response Grants Trust Waikato · Minimum $1,000, no maximum set

Open any time Large Grants Rātā Foundation · Over $20,000

Open any time Māori Development Fund Te Puni Kōkiri · Minimum funding amount is $100,000 of the total value of the investment

Open any time Small Grants Rātā Foundation · $20,000 or less

Open any time The Equipment Fund CCS Disability Action · $100 to $7,500

Check with funder Māori Health Leadership Scholarships Te Rau Ora · $1,000 to $5,000 NZD

Closed, check for the next round (7)

Closed 17 March 2026 All-of-Population Suicide Prevention Community Fund Mental Health Foundation · $40,000 – $100,000

Closed 31 July 2026 Rangatahi-led Innovation Grant Te Rau Ora · Up to $25,000

Closed 6 September 2026 Nōku te Ao Puna Pūtea | Social Action Grants Mental Health Foundation · Between $10,000 and up to $40,000

Closed 5 October 2026 ‘Inasi Fund Foundation North and Le Va · Up to $10,000

Closed 18 October 2026 Top Up Community Grants Mental Health Foundation · $10,000 to $40,000 per project, $280,000 total

Always confirm the details on the funder's own page before you apply.