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Funding guides

How to apply to New Zealand's community funders, one fund at a time. Who can apply, what to have ready, and the mistakes that cost a round.

How to apply for an Auckland Council local board grant
Auckland's 21 local boards share one long SmartyGrants form but set their own rules. Round dates to February 2027, the documents and the mistakes that get declined.
30 October 2026 · 3 min read
How to apply for a Pub Charity grant
Pub Charity grants for amateur sports clubs: who can apply, the documents, the two-quote rule and the 9 November 2026 cut-off. No December round this year.
23 October 2026 · 3 min read
How to apply for a TTCF community grant
The Trusts Community Foundation (TTCF) funds local non-profits near its venues. Monthly rounds, the 79-question form, the resolution rules and the documents you need.
16 October 2026 · 3 min read
How to apply for a Grassroots Trust grant
Grassroots Trust funding for clubs, schools and community groups in Waikato and Auckland: who can apply, the documents you need and the next closing dates.
14 October 2026 · 3 min read
How to apply for a Four Winds Foundation grant
Who can apply to Four Winds Foundation, what it funds, the documents you need and the 25th of the month cut-off. Checked against the funder's own pages.
12 October 2026 · 3 min read