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Trust Waikato · New Zealand

Community Response Fund

Deadline listed; check intake

Trust Waikato's main grant round for Waikato community groups, covering projects, capital builds under NZ$1 million, operating costs and events. It runs three rounds a year.

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

Program at a glance

Application status
Deadline listed; check intake
Funding amount
Not stated; capital projects under NZ$1 million total cost
Listed deadline
February 12, 2027Closes 4:30pm. 2027 rounds close 12 February, 11 June and 10 September; exact days shift a little each year.
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Charities, Iwi and Māori organisations.
Where
Anywhere in New Zealand
Good for
Community and social services
Pays for
A project, Buildings or renovations, Day-to-day running costs, Events, festivals or workshops

Who it's intended for

Details
Community organisations working in the Waikato region. Groups can generally get only one Community Response grant per calendar year.
The catch
Late applications roll to the next round; projects of NZ$1 million or more go to the separate Significant Capital Projects Fund (June round only).

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.
  • Community organisations working in the Waikato region. Groups can generally get only one Community Response grant per calendar year.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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