Air Rescue Services Limited
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
NZ club funding
Funding in Canterbury | NZ Club Fundraising
70 audited funders for Canterbury, each linked to its official source.
70 funders tracked here, 27 currently open or recurring.
Eligibility notes from these funders
- Eligibility depends on the society’s authorised purpose, venue geography and current grant rules. Apply directly to the society.
- Registered NZ charities only. Sports clubs, schools, ordinary operating costs, fundraising campaigns and most fixed assets are excluded.
- Eligible local NFP/community/charitable organisations.
- Eligible organisations in relevant areas and authorised purposes.
- Registered NZ charities or purpose-driven social enterprises operating for at least one year, based and working in New Zealand.
ANZ New Zealand Staff Foundation
Corporate foundation · National
Registered New Zealand charities working on financial literacy, independence, learning, viable communities, or…
Aoraki Foundation
Regional community foundation · South Canterbury
Local not-for-profits, community groups and charitable organisations seeking support in South Canterbury.
Aotearoa Gaming Trust
Gaming trust / community grants · National with venue-linked areas
Community organisations supported by socially responsible Class 4 gaming operations.
Blue Waters Community Trust
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
Bluesky Community Trust Limited
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
BNZ Foundation — Manaaki Taiao
Corporate foundation · National
For-purpose organisations delivering scalable or replicable biodiversity and natural-environment regeneration…
BNZ Foundation — Manaaki Tangata
Corporate foundation · National
For-purpose organisations improving financial wellbeing, financial access/capability or access to affordable,…
Braided Rivers Community Trust
Licensing / community trust · Canterbury
Community groups and local projects within the trust’s area of benefit; actual grant mechanisms differ between…
Cheviot Licensing Trust
Licensing / community trust · Canterbury
Community groups and local projects within the trust’s area of benefit; actual grant mechanisms differ between…
Christchurch Strengthening Communities Fund
Council community grant · Canterbury
Community-focused organisations strengthening wellbeing across Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula,…
Community and Volunteering Capability Fund
Government / community capability · National
Not-for-profit organisations strengthening sector leadership, volunteering, organisational capability or…
Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS)
Government / community · National committees / local panels
Non-profit community groups delivering community-based social services, projects and events.
Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury
Regional community trust · Mid and South Canterbury
Charitable, cultural, recreational and community organisations delivering benefit within the trust region.
Constellation Communities Trust Limited
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
Creative New Zealand — Arts Organisations and Groups Fund
Arts / national · National
NZ-based arts organisations and groups delivering a programme of artistic work and community impact.
Creative New Zealand — Development Fund for Arts Organisations and Groups
Arts / capability · National
Arts organisations and groups building organisational capability for long-term success.
DIA list of gaming machine society websites
Funding research directory · National
Finding licensed gaming machine societies that distribute grant funding in local areas.
DOC Community Fund — Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori
Government / conservation · National
Community-led conservation projects protecting threatened species and ecosystems on public or private land.
Ethnic Communities Development Fund
Government / ethnic communities · National
Projects that support ethnic communities in New Zealand and align with the fund’s priorities.
First Light Community Foundation Limited
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
Four Winds Foundation
Gaming trust / community grants · National with venue-linked areas
Non-profit community groups, charities, amateur sport, cultural and welfare organisations.
Generosity NZ givUS
Funding search database · National
Finding grant schemes for communities, volunteer organisations and clubs.
Geraldine Licensing Trust
Licensing / community trust · Canterbury
Community groups and local projects within the trust’s area of benefit; actual grant mechanisms differ between…
Granted.govt.nz
Public grant data / research · National
Seeing grant patterns by region, recipient and funder to understand who funds what.
Grassroots Trust
Gaming trust / community grants · National with venue-linked areas
Amateur sport, education and charitable community initiatives.
Grassroots Trust Central
Gaming trust · Central North Island / venue-based areas
Sport, education and community organisations in areas where Grassroots Trust Central operates.
InternetNZ Community Research Grant 2026
Digital community grant · National
Individuals, organisations and communities undertaking community-driven research into Internet-related issues…
J R McKenzie Trust
Family foundation · National
Community organisations and initiatives advancing equity through transformational and systems-focused change.
Kiwi Gaming Foundation
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
Kura Tāwhiti - Canterbury Community Foundation
Community foundation / philanthropy · Christchurch / Canterbury
Local charitable and community initiatives that fit funds held or distributed by the regional community…
Lottery Funding — Community Facilities
Government / Lottery · National
Planning, building, acquiring, restoring, upgrading or redeveloping community facilities and marae.
Lottery Funding — Community Projects
Government / Lottery · National
Defined community projects, programmes, initiatives and events with public community benefit.
Lottery Funding — Community Support Services
Government / Lottery · National
Organisations whose primary purpose is ongoing delivery of community support services.
Mainland Foundation Limited
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
Manukau Counties Community Facilities Charitable Trust
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
Māori Development Fund
Government Māori development fund · National
Iwi and Māori businesses/organisations pursuing economic growth, asset productivity, export growth,…
Milestone Foundation Limited
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT)
Gaming trust / community grants · National with venue-linked funding areas
Amateur sport and community purposes; NZCT states a strong sport focus.
One Foundation
Gaming trust / community grants · National with venue-linked areas
Formally established sport teams/clubs and other authorised community purposes.
Pacific Languages Community Fund
Government / Pacific communities · National
Pacific community groups delivering language learning, revitalisation and cultural-language initiatives.
Perpetual Guardian Funding Hub
Philanthropic trustee / funding platform · National / fund-specific
Grant seekers applying to philanthropic trusts managed through Perpetual Guardian.
Perpetual Guardian Open & Upcoming Grants
Philanthropic / trustee · National and regional rounds
Open trustee-managed grants for organisations and community projects.
Pub Charity Limited
Gaming trust / community grants · National with venue-linked areas
Community organisations and local groups; funding comes from gaming machine proceeds.
Racing Safety Development Fund
Government / racing · National — eligible racecourses
Registered racing clubs and code bodies improving safety and racecourse facilities.
Rano Community Trust
Gaming trust · Auckland / venue-based areas
Amateur sport, education, religion and not-for-profit organisations supporting community cohesion.
Rātā Foundation
Regional philanthropic trust · Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, Chatham Islands
Community organisations in Rātā funding regions, including small and larger grants.
Rebel Sport Grants
Corporate / sport · National
Grassroots sport clubs needing practical expenses support.
Redwood Trust Incorporated
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
Rule Foundation — Peter Rule Fund
Rainbow / takatāpui community fund · National
Projects and activities supporting the health, wellbeing and visibility of Rainbow, Takatāpui and MVPFAFF+…
Rule Foundation — Rainbow Wellbeing Legacy Fund
Rainbow / takatāpui community fund · National except Auckland/Northland
Projects and organisations improving mental-health outcomes for rainbow communities, particularly outside…
Safer Communities Fund
Government / community safety · National
Communities at risk from hate crime and terrorism needing security upgrades or arrangements.
Simplicity Foundation
Corporate foundation · National
Larger charities aligned to the Foundation’s focus areas of environment, rangatahi and communities/food…
Sport NZ External Funding Directory
Funding search directory · National
Searching sport, play and active recreation awards, grants and scholarships.
The Akarana Community Trust Limited
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
The Bendigo Valley Sports and Charity Foundation
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
The Lion Foundation
Gaming trust / community grants · National with venue-linked areas
Eligible community organisations seeking grants for authorised purposes.
The North & South Trust
Gaming trust / community grants · National with focus areas / venue-linked areas
Charitable and not-for-profit organisations, amateur rugby and other sports teams.
The Tindall Foundation — Local Donations
Family foundation / local delivery network · National
Small, locally targeted community initiatives that contribute to The Tindall Foundation’s focus areas.
The Trusts Community Foundation (TTCF)
Gaming trust · Regions with TTCF venue presence
Community-based projects and activities in areas where TTCF has gaming venue funding.
Todd Foundation
Family foundation · National
Long-term systems-change work supporting families, children and young people through high-trust partnerships.
Toloa Community Fund
Government / Pacific STEM · National
Pacific-led initiatives inspiring and preparing Pacific young people to participate in STEM.
Trillian Trust
Gaming trust / community grants · National with venue-linked areas
Community groups seeking authorised-purpose funding for education, amateur sport, culture, welfare or poverty…
Trust Aoraki Limited
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
Trust House Foundation
Gaming trust / community grants · Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay to Wellington venue areas
Community events and organisations funded from Class 4 gaming proceeds.
Tū Manawa — Sport Canterbury
Regional Sports Trust delivery route · Canterbury / West Coast
Clubs and community organisations in Canterbury / West Coast seeking Tū Manawa support for tamariki and…
Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa
Sport / active recreation · National, delivered regionally
Programmes or projects delivering play, active recreation and sport experiences for tamariki and rangatahi…
We Care Community Trust Limited
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…
Youth Week Grant Programme
Government youth grant · National
Community-based youth groups, iwi, Pasifika groups, migrant/refugee groups, youth-development providers and…
Youthtown Incorporated
Gaming trust / Class 4 · Where the society operates licensed venues
Community organisations and authorised-purpose projects in areas where the society distributes gaming-machine…