How to Apply

Are you working to help make Northland a more prosperous, vibrant, and equitable region?
Northland Community Foundation holds one grant round each year, offering modest grants to charitable projects that reflect the wishes of our donors.

The 2025 funding round will be open from 1 May 2025- 8 June 2025

Our annual funding round includes applications for:

Northland Community Fund
Tindall Foundation funding for Te Tai Tokerau Northland

Each organisation may submit only one grant application per round. All applications are automatically considered for both funding streams.

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Funds Available

Northland Community Fund

Applications for our 2025 Grants Round will open in May.
Approximately $6000 of funding is available, thanks to the generosity of individual donors who have established funds with the Northland Community Foundation. Current grant amounts range from $250-$1000.

Funding Priority Areas:

Seniors Well-being
Environment
The Arts
Community Self help
Northern Wairoa

The Tindall Foundation

Northland Community Foundation is proud to serve as the local funding manager for The Tindall Foundation (TTF), a philanthropic family foundation dedicated to supporting communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
TTF funding is included in our annual grants round and is allocated to projects and initiatives that align with The Tindall Foundation’s Family/Whānau Focus Area within Te Tai Tokerau Northland.

Each year, approximately $90,000 is available to distribute in Te Tai Tokerau Northland. Organisations can apply for grants of up to $15,000.

Learn more about The Tindall Foundation’s Whānau/Families focus area on their website Family – The Tindall Foundation

Who can apply?

Charities and community groups making a meaningful impact in the local community.

Applicants must:

Be based in Te Tai Tokerau, or
Deliver a substantial portion of their services in the region.

Find out more:

Refer to our  How to Apply Guide