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New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) · New Zealand

NZCT Grants

Accepting applications

Gaming-machine trust grants for community organisations, with a strong focus on amateur sport but also education, community events and salaries. Applications are assessed by regional committees and decided in about four to nine weeks.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Accepting applications
Funding amount
Not stated
Listed deadline
No closing dates listed; applications are processed monthly through the online portal with decisions in 4 to 9 weeks.
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Charities, Schools.
Where
Anywhere in New Zealand
Good for
Sport and recreation, Community and social services, Education and training
Pays for
Equipment or supplies, Paying people, Events, festivals or workshops, Day-to-day running costs

Who it's intended for

Details
Incorporated organisations with their own NZ Business Number, such as charitable trusts and incorporated societies; sports clubs must be amateur and affiliated to a national body.
The catch
No overseas travel, professional sport, alcohol or principally social events; salary grants need a signed employment contract.

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.
  • Incorporated organisations with their own NZ Business Number, such as charitable trusts and incorporated societies; sports clubs must be amateur and affiliated to a national body.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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