Deadline: 18-Mar-2024
Nikau Foundation understands that every organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to the community. Whether your not-for-profit organisation needs assistance to cover key operational costs, purchase new items, support salaries, assist with fundraising costs or training, Nikau may be able to help.
Funding Information
- Unless your organisation is named by a specific donor or based in Porirua, they are unlikely to be able to make grants larger than $7,500. This year they are anticipating that the average grant given out will be between $3000 and $7500 per organisation.
- For organisations carrying out work in Porirua, they welcome applications up to $30,000.
What will I need to apply for a Nikau Foundation grant?
- To apply for a Nikau Foundation grant, you will need:
- Your organisation’s legal name
- Your charity services or incorporated society number (if applicable)
- Your organisation’s bank account number and proof of account (bank deposit slip or screenshot of your account details)
- Supporting documents such as financial statements if the most up-to-date versions are not on Charity Services.
- Please note that they will require a Project Plan if you are applying for more than $30,000.
- Information about your organisation (such as your kaupapa) and the project for which you are applying.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a Nikau Foundation grant, your organisation must:
- Be based in the Greater Wellington Region or deliver a substantial portion of your services within the Greater Wellington region.
- Be a not-for-profit
- Have a mission at its core that enhances their community (i.e. a charitable purpose)
- Have a sustainable financial model
- Have a strategic plan and/or an articulated vision for the future
Ineligible
- There are some things that Nikau Foundation doesn’t fund. These are:
- Activities that benefit an individual in a commercial sense
- Political parties
- Divisive religious activities
- Individuals (excluding scholarships)
- Activities outside of the Greater Wellington Region, unless specified by a donor
- Although Nikau Foundation donors and funds support a wide range of areas, they have fewer funds that currently support the below kinds of organisations so it is unlikely that they’ll receive funding. However, as they are guided by the giving goals of their donors, this may change in the future.
For more information, visit Nikau Foundation.