NZCT Community Grants

One of the largest gaming trusts, awarding over $40 million a year. Primary focus is amateur sport, with support also for rescue services, youth development, arts, cultural activities, health and education.

Closes

Applications accepted year-round

Who can apply

Incorporated not-for-profit community organisations. Marae are eligible with the usual documentation.

Amount

Varies by project

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Marae & hapū, Community groups, Iwi & Māori organisations, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Returns all profits to community organisations after taxes, levies and operating costs. Marae applying to a gaming trust generally need to supply the Gazette Notice or Vesting Order, which covers incorporation, plus Charities Services registration. Most trusts also expect an organisation to have been incorporated for at least one full financial year before applying.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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