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Foundation North · New Zealand

Quick Response Grants

Accepting applications

Grants of up to NZ$25,000 for charitable projects that benefit Auckland or Northland communities. Applications are open all year with decisions within about two months.

Open the funder's page Check your potential fit

Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Accepting applications
Funding amount
Up to NZ$25,000
Listed deadline
Open all year. For events, apply six months before the event.
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Charities, Iwi and Māori organisations. Indigenous applicants and projects are a priority.
Where
Anywhere in New Zealand
Good for
Community and social services, Land, water and environment
Pays for
A project, Events, festivals or workshops, Day-to-day running costs

Who it's intended for

Details
Not-for-profit groups and impact-led organisations with a charitable purpose whose work benefits Auckland and/or Northland. Projects must fit equity, social inclusion, regenerative environment or community support.
The catch
No retrospective funding; needs signed annual accounts, a budget and a support letter.

Source checked against the funder's website on November 9, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Not-for-profit groups and impact-led organisations with a charitable purpose whose work benefits Auckland and/or Northland. Projects must fit equity, social inclusion, regenerative environment or community support.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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