Acorn Foundation
Regional community foundation · Western Bay of Plenty
Western Bay of Plenty community organisations, local impact funds and community events.
NZ club funding
Community Groups Funding in Bay of Plenty | NZ Club Fundraising
60 audited funders for Community Groups in Bay of Plenty, each linked to its official source.
60 funders tracked here, 28 currently open or recurring.
Eligibility notes from these funders
- Eligible Western Bay organisations and events; criteria vary by fund.
- 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 organisations in relevant areas and authorised purposes.
- Eligible Bay of Plenty organisations; check outcome alignment and amount thresholds.
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…
ANZ New Zealand Staff Foundation
Corporate foundation · National
Registered New Zealand charities working on financial literacy, independence, learning, viable communities, or…
Aotearoa Gaming Trust
Gaming trust / community grants · National with venue-linked areas
Community organisations supported by socially responsible Class 4 gaming operations.
BayTrust
Regional philanthropic trust · Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty community organisations and community-led projects, including monthly support and larger…
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,…
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.
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…
DOC Community Fund — Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori
Government / conservation · National
Community-led conservation projects protecting threatened species and ecosystems on public or private land.
Eastern Bay Community Foundation
Community foundation / philanthropy · Eastern Bay of Plenty
Local charitable and community initiatives that fit funds held or distributed by the regional community…
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.
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…
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…
Pacific Languages Community Fund
Government / Pacific communities · National
Pacific community groups delivering language learning, revitalisation and cultural-language initiatives.
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.
Rano Community Trust
Gaming trust · Auckland / venue-based areas
Amateur sport, education, religion and not-for-profit organisations supporting community cohesion.
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…
Rotorua Lakes Council Community Matching Fund
Council matching grant · Bay of Plenty
Volunteer-based Rotorua community projects where the community contributes volunteer time, donated…
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…
Tauranga City Council Community Grant Fund
Council community grant · Bay of Plenty
Community-led initiatives creating positive change, meeting community needs and developing local leadership in…
Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund
Regional event fund · Tauranga / Western Bay of Plenty
Community-led events that deliver positive social and economic outcomes and enrich the region.
TECT Community Development Fund
Regional community trust · Tauranga / Western Bay of Plenty
Community organisations across arts, culture, education, environment, health, social services, youth,…
TECT Community Facilities Fund
Regional community trust · Tauranga / Western Bay of Plenty
Development of community facilities that benefit current and future generations in Tauranga and Western Bay of…
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.
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…
Western Bay of Plenty Community Matching Fund
Council matching grant · Bay of Plenty
Western Bay community projects with clear public benefit that can match Council support through cash,…
Whakatāne District Council Community Matching Fund
Council matching grant · Bay of Plenty
Not-for-profit organisations in Whakatāne District working for community benefit and able to match Council…
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…