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. Please download the editable application form under the documents tab.
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 are 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 it 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.
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Types of Grants
Education Applications
Information on the funding policy for education providers for the 2019/2020 year will appear here once the policy has been set by the Trustees. Once the funding policy has been set, all schools, kindergartens and playcentres will be advised of what the policy is, and how to apply for the funding. This usually occurs late August.
TET Tertiary Scholarship Applications
Applications for the 2019 TET Tertiary Scholarship open on 9 August 2019 and close at 3pm on 2 October 2019. The scholarship is for first year students attending a tertiary institution in 2020. Those seeking funding to undertake an apprenticeship should apply on the General Application Form. The application can be lodged at any time during the year, however the application must be lodged prior to the applicant leaving school.
Read MoreMobility 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