General Grant Applications
Applications for $100,000 and over have an annual close off date of 15 August.
Applications for under $100,000 close on the 20th of each month.
Can I Apply?
Applicants may be organisations or individuals, but generally are expected to be from the old Taranaki Electric Power Board district. You can search your address on the map below to see if you're in the area.
Individuals who apply are generally expected to live in the area. An organisation may have its office outside of the area but needs to show that members who are to benefit from the grant reside in the Trust area.
A grant will only be approved where that will benefit people in the Trust area.
Each application is considered on its merits and approval is at the discretion of the Trustees. It is subject to the Trustees being satisfied the application is for a charitable purpose and falls within their powers under the Deed of Trust.
To use the map below just start typing your address in the 'Enter a location' box.
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Types of Grants
Education Applications
The 2018/2019 funding policy for education providers has now been set and will be project based. Any school /kindergarten /Playcentre or daycare centre intending to apply for funding should do so on the normal application form by 4.00pm on the 20th September 2018.
TET Tertiary Scholarship Applications
2018 TET Tertiary Scholarship applications open on 8 August 2018 and close at 3pm on 2 October 2018.
The scholarship is for first year students attending a tertiary institution in 2019. Those seeking funding to undertake an apprenticeship can apply at any time during the year and should do so on the General Application Form.
Mobility Scooter Applications
Applications for mobility scooters can be lodged at any time.
Read MoreHow to Apply
Download the relevant form, complete electronically, collate additional information and supply AS ONE PDF to us.
General applications are considered on a monthly basis. Applications for $100,000 and over have an annual close off date of the 15 August. Applications for under $100,000 close on the 20th of each month.
Education applications are considered on an annual basis. All schools, kindergartens, Playcentres and daycare centres have been notified of the closing date.
TET Tertiary Scholarship applications are considered on an annual basis and the 2018 applications, for those attending a tertiary institution for the first time in 2019, close at 3pm on 2 October 2018.
Mobility Scooter applications can be lodged at any time.
Additional Resources
Sustainable Funding for Community Organisations