GRANTS
We support a wide range of not-for-profit organisations and groups from across the Rotorua community.
With clear focus areas, we can achieve the best outcomes for Rotorua by:
- Funding
- Capacity building
- Advocacy
priority areas
Healthy Families
Whānau Ora
We believe:
- Every person has a right to a safe and warm home
- When our tamariki thrive, our communities thrive
- When our people are empowered to take responsibility, their health and well-being improves
We support those that will:
- Work collaboratively with others and are community led
- Create opportunities for our community to have improved equity and well-being
- Encourage self-responsibility and learning
ENVIRONMENT
Taiao Ora
We believe in:
- Protecting and enhancing our taonga of lakes, rivers, flora and fauna
- Incorporating a Te Ao / Mātauranga Māori approach
- A flourishing environment for every generation
We support those that will:
- Recognise Mātauranga Māori and its value
- Work towards our environment being protected, renewed and restored, following a collaborative approach
EDUCATION
Ako Ora
We believe:
- Tamariki attending school / kura regularly are ready to participate and learn
- Rangatahi with a plan towards training and employment stay engaged
We support those that will:
- Collectively provide opportunities for our tamariki and rangatahi to thrive
- Ensure the youth voice is heard
Strengthening communities
Hapori Ora
We believe in:
- Building participation and belonging creates safe and strong communities
- Embracing diversity and inclusion
We support those that will:
- Provide support services to those in greatest need
- Promote a sense of belonging and resilience
- Embrace community led initiatives
VIBRANCY
Wairua Ora
We believe in:
- Supporting positive events and activities improving our community pride and well-being
We support those that will:
- Increase community pride and social cohesion
- Develop creativity and capability
- Provide access and participation opportunities
A vibrant and resilient Rotorua for all.
All grant applications are to be submitted online. Except for November and December, applications close on the last day of each month and will have a funding outcome confirmed by the end of the following month. Applications submitted in December will be considered at the Trust’s February meeting.
2024 Funding Rounds
| Application Due Date | Board Meeting |
| Wednesday, 31 January 2024 | Friday, 23 February 2024 |
| Thursday, 29 February 2024 | Thursday, 28 March 2024 |
| Sunday, 31 March 2024 | Friday, 26 April 2024 |
| Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | Friday, 31 May 2024 |
| Friday, 31 May 2024 | Thursday, 27 June |
| Sunday, 30 June 2024 | Friday, 26 July 2024 |
| Wednesday, 31 July 2024 | Friday, 30 August 2024 |
| Saturday, 31 August 2024 | Friday, 27 September 2024 |
| Monday, 30 September 2024 | Friday, 25 October 2024 |
| Thursday, 31 October 2024 | Friday, 29 November 2024 |
| Monday, 18 November | Friday, 13 December 2024 |
The decision to approve or decline a funding application lies with the Trustees, who meet every month (apart from January) to consider each grant request and the accompanying funding recommendation. Trustees will generally only consider one application from an organisation over a 12-month period.
All applications are reviewed by our Grants Advisor, Megan Romanes, who will prepare funding recommendations for consideration by Trustees. Megan will contact most applicants before she develops her final recommendation.
We encourage you to talk to Megan before you submit your application. Megan’s email address is megan@rotoruatrust.org.nz.