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An example Monday email

This is the email a Wellington arts group would get if the email went out today (18 October 2026). It is made the same way as the real one, which goes out each Monday morning.

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Subject: 6 funding rounds closing in the next three weeks

Second Look · Funding

For Wellington (and national funders) · arts, culture and heritage (and general community funders).

Closing in the next three weeks:

25 Oct
Mainland Foundation
A gaming trust funding sports, cultural, community, welfare and education groups, with two meetings a month.
Apply on the funder's site

25 Oct
Four Winds
A gaming trust that funds arts and cultural activity, salaries and venue hire. Closes on the 25th of each month.
Apply on the funder's site

30 Oct
Pelorus Trust
A gaming trust with venues from Auckland's North Shore to Christchurch, funding charitable and community purposes. Closes every few weeks.
Apply on the funder's site

31 Oct
Grassroots Trust
A gaming trust giving local grants to charities, schools and not-for-profits near its venues, with a cut-off each month.
Apply on the funder's site

31 Oct
TG Macarthy Trust
A Wellington trust that funds arts and cultural participation for priority communities. Three rounds a year.
Apply on the funder's site

31 Oct
Grassroots Trust Central
A gaming trust that funds charitable, educational and cultural community groups. Decides at a monthly meeting.
Apply on the funder's site

See the full calendar


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