Grants and Funding
Our approach
Trust Waikato aims to achieve transformational change for people, whaanau, communities, and places where the need is greatest. Our strengths-based approach and commitment to supporting community aspirations underpin our Mana Whakahaere practice. We are guided by our Ngaa Pou Rautaki and strategic priorities.
Who we fund
In general, Trust Waikato funds for-purpose groups that
Operate mainly in the Waikato region (or provide services within our region)
Have a bank account and annual financial statements
Have a charitable purpose
Where we fund
Our funding area incorporates Thames–Coromandel, Hauraki, Matamata–Piako, Waipaa, Waikato, South Waikato, Waitomo, Ootorohanga and Ruapehu districts, and Hamilton city based on the boundaries set through legislation in 1964.
It includes much of the lands of the Tainui waka, and the people of Waikato, Raukawa, Hauraki and Maniapoto iwi.
What we fund
Trust Waikato funds initiatives that increase community vibrancy and aspirations, quality of life, resilience, participation, and inclusiveness in the areas of:
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Culture and arts -
Community Development -
Environment -
Sports and recreation -
Tangata whenua -
Wellbeing
There are however a few things we generally will not make grants towards.
How we fund
We have three funding rounds each year where we consider applications. Generally, groups can only receive one Community Response grant each calendar year. Organisations will be notified of the grant decision within 12 weeks of the round closing.
Accountability Requirements
An online accountability report will be required either when a group makes a subsequent application or within 12 months of receiving a grant, whichever comes first.
The level of accountability detail varies with the size and type of grant. This is outlined in section 12 of the Grants Policy.
For more information
Talk to us
If you have any questions please contact our Grants Team:
Policy
For more details, please see our Grants Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
Some frequently asked questions with answers about our grants process can be found here