Aoraki Foundation grants

Dates

The next dates are not published yet. We add them when they are.

What it funds

• Local not-for-profit, community group and charitable organisation needs

What it will not fund

Not published.

Good to know

The 2026 major round has closed, with decisions due by 30 November 2026. Subscribe to the mailing list for the next round. Funds come from named funds, so an application depends on money set aside for your cause.

Opens various grants at advertised times; the 2026 major grant round closed on 2 October.

Checklist

What Aoraki Foundation says you need:

• Evidence of the positive effect your organisation has on the community

Common things funders ask for, worth having ready:

• What exactly is the money for, and when will you spend it?
• How much do you need, and do you have quotes under three months old?
• Who benefits, and how many people?
• Your legal name, registration number and bank account in the group's name.
• A committee or board decision approving the application (some funders want a signed resolution).
• Your latest financial statements or annual return.
• Other funders you have applied to for the same thing.

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Sources

What we relied on, in the funder's own words.

• If you are a local not-for-profit, community group or charitable organisation, and you require funding, we may be able to help.aorakifoundation.co.nz/apply-for-a-grant · read 17 October 2026
• We regularly advertise when applications open for our various grants.aorakifoundation.co.nz/apply-for-a-grant · read 17 October 2026
• Our 2026 major grant closed on the 2nd of October.aorakifoundation.co.nz/apply-for-a-grant · read 17 October 2026
• On or before November 30th 2026aorakifoundation.co.nz/apply-for-a-grant · read 17 October 2026
• you will be asked to provide evidence of the positive effect your organisation has on the communityaorakifoundation.co.nz/apply-for-a-grant · read 17 October 2026

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Spot something wrong? Reporting opens when the site launches. Until then, check the funder's own page linked above.