Latest Grants and Resources in New Zealand

View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in New Zealand.

AI to Amplify: An Online Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 20-Mar-23 Are you involved with products or applications that use artificial intelligence? Are you interested in ethical issues and in making products and applications more inclusive and sustainable? Do you like working in international interdisciplinary teams and enjoy changing … [Read more...] about AI to Amplify: An Online Fellowship Programme

Applications Open for Racial Equity Research Grants Program

Deadline: 16-May-23 The Spencer Foundation through its Racial Equity Research Grants Program aims to support education research projects that will contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education. The Spencer Foundation is interested in funding studies that aim to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Racial Equity Research Grants Program

2023 Food Logistics Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 20-Apr-23 How can leverage the power of logistics to improve food and nutrition security, sustainability, and reduce waste? The Food Logistics Innovation Challenge is a global open call for innovators and change-makers who have solutions that can tackle food logistics’ most pressing … [Read more...] about 2023 Food Logistics Innovation Challenge

12th Annual Ocean Awareness Contest: Climate Heroes in Action

Deadline: 13-Jun-23 The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs is inviting creative proposals for its 12th annual Ocean Awareness Contest, a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relationship to a changing world, and … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Ocean Awareness Contest: Climate Heroes in Action

Pacific American Fund: Call for Concept Notes

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Pacific American Fund Year 3 Grants Cycle is now seeking concept papers from Pacific Islands-based organizations addressing: climate change adaptation; environment, biodiversity conservation, and natural resource governance; disaster risk reduction, and disaster resilience … [Read more...] about Pacific American Fund: Call for Concept Notes

NOFO: Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet

Deadline: 19-Apr-23 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects to strengthen the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online through an open, … [Read more...] about NOFO: Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet

Ashburton District Council: Creative Communities Scheme [New Zealand]

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 Looking to bring your creative project to life? The Creative Communities Scheme is here to help. With funding available for a wide range of artistic ventures, from music and dance to visual arts and community workshops, this scheme supports more than 1,800 individuals and … [Read more...] about Ashburton District Council: Creative Communities Scheme [New Zealand]

Ashburton District Council: Trail Maintenance Fund (New Zealand)

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Ashburton District Council (ADC) has launched the Trail Maintenance Fund to assist projects that maintain or enhance cycleway and walkways in the Ashburton District. Funding Information The maximum individual grant available is $5,000 from a yearly pool of up to … [Read more...] about Ashburton District Council: Trail Maintenance Fund (New Zealand)

Mid Canterbury Regional Event Fund – New Zealand

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Ashburton District Council (ADC) is seeking applications for the Mid Canterbury Regional Event Fund to stimulate inter and intra-regional visitation through funding events that will encourage expenditure missed by international visitor markets. Purpose REF funding is … [Read more...] about Mid Canterbury Regional Event Fund – New Zealand

Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

Deadline: 22-Mar-23 The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition is now open for applications to celebrate purpose-driven ventures that address persistent and emerging problems in education. The 2023 Milken-Penn GSE EBPC unveils new incentives and more value to competitors than … [Read more...] about Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

Call for Entries: 2023 SocEnv Awards

Deadline: 11-Apr-23 Could you be recognised in 2023 for your outstanding environmental work? Or, do you know a deserving colleague who has recently gone above and beyond to protect or enhance the environment? Then the SocEnv's prestigious 2023 awards are now open for … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 2023 SocEnv Awards

WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme 2023 – 2024

Deadline: 13-Apr-23 Applications are now open for the WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme that aims to support innovation and build an edtech community focused on revolutionizing the way they teach and learn. For over six years, they have supported edtech founders from around the world scale … [Read more...] about WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme 2023 – 2024

Waste Minimisation Fund in New Zealand

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Taupō District Council is now accepting applications for its Waste Minimisation Fund. Purpose The purpose of the Taupō District Council Waste Minimisation Fund Grant is to provide individuals, community groups and organisations with the the opportunity to fund … [Read more...] about Waste Minimisation Fund in New Zealand

New Zealand: Environmental Legal Assistance Fund (Round 5)

Deadline: 17-Mar-23 The Ministry for the Environment is accepting applications for the Environmental Legal Assistance Fund. The fund is for not-for-profit groups advocating for matters of environmental public interest. Funding enables applicants to participate more effectively and efficiently … [Read more...] about New Zealand: Environmental Legal Assistance Fund (Round 5)

Special Call: Grant for National Media Defence Centre Indo-Pacific region

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 In partnership with the International Center for Non-Profit Law, Media Defence is calling for proposals from NGOs and law centres based in countries in the Indo-Pacific region for a grant to provide legal support to journalists and strategic litigation on media … [Read more...] about Special Call: Grant for National Media Defence Centre Indo-Pacific region

Nominations Open for Sustainable Tourism Awards

Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Skål International is seeking nominations for Sustainable Tourism Awards that are geared towards enhancing the visibility and grant recognition to entities from the Travel and Tourism industry. For fourth consecutive year, Skål International has partnered with Biosphere … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Sustainable Tourism Awards

Falling Walls Global Call 2023

Deadline: 1-May-23 Nominations are now open for the Falling Walls Global Call, an international competition format that brings together science enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. Falling Walls fosters discussion on research and innovation and promotes the latest scientific findings among a … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Global Call 2023

Open Call for Alstom Foundation’s Project Proposals

Deadline: 28-Apr-23 Please Note: If you have a good project to submit but don't know anyone from Alstom, the Secretariat of the Alstom Foundation may be able to help you identify someone willing to Play the promoter role in support of your project. But finding such a Promoter takes time. … [Read more...] about Open Call for Alstom Foundation’s Project Proposals

2023 International Essay Contest for Young People

Deadline: 15-Jun-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 International Essay Contest for Young People to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young … [Read more...] about 2023 International Essay Contest for Young People

Worldwide Cancer Research Grant Program 2023

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 Worldwide Cancer Research is looking for novel, exciting, and creative ideas that could lead to new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. Having a worldwide focus on cancer research helps speed up the progress they can make towards tackling this devastating group of … [Read more...] about Worldwide Cancer Research Grant Program 2023

The Water Research Foundation offering $100,000 to Local and International Entities

Deadline: 27-Mar-23 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is pleased to announce the proposals for Complying with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions for Water Systems with No- to Low- Prevalence of Lead Service Lines (LSLs) Project. This project is funded by The Water Research Foundation (WRF) … [Read more...] about The Water Research Foundation offering $100,000 to Local and International Entities

2023 Social Connectedness Fellowship Program

Deadline: 15-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 Social Connectedness Fellowship Program to empower students, recent graduates, youth and people with lived experience to carry out innovative research that will inspire local and global action to build community and belonging. Fellows … [Read more...] about 2023 Social Connectedness Fellowship Program

Responsible Business and Leadership Excellence Awards

Deadline: 28-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the Responsible Business and Leadership Excellence Awards (RBLEA) to recognize the conduct of responsible business and sustainability as living or acting in a manner that balances improving quality of life, a healthy vibrant community, and mindful … [Read more...] about Responsible Business and Leadership Excellence Awards

Trustpower Oamaru Community Fund (New Zealand)

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 Trustpower is seeking applications for the Oamaru Community Fund to give a helping hand to those who care for people, place and the future. At Trustpower they care about supporting the local communities. The Trustpower team is spread throughout Aotearoa, but Oamaru is home … [Read more...] about Trustpower Oamaru Community Fund (New Zealand)

NOFO: DRL Transitional Justice Rapid Response Consortium

Deadline: 5-May-23 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for a 5-year incrementally funded program that responds to time sensitive, developing, and evolving transitional justice needs of societies in different stages of or … [Read more...] about NOFO: DRL Transitional Justice Rapid Response Consortium

ECO Fund: Enhance or Promote Otago’s Environment (New Zealand)

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Otago Regional Council is offering grants through its ECO Fund to support community-led projects that protect, enhance or promote Otago's environment. Priority projects could include: Biodiversity (e.g. regeneration or planting of native vegetation) Biosecurity … [Read more...] about ECO Fund: Enhance or Promote Otago’s Environment (New Zealand)

John Templeton Foundation Grant Program Open Now!

Deadline: 18-Aug-23 The John Templeton Foundation is offering grants to invest in bold ideas from contrarian thinkers — ideas that cross disciplinary boundaries and challenge conventional assumptions. They fund innovative programs that engage the public with these ideas, in an effort to open … [Read more...] about John Templeton Foundation Grant Program Open Now!

2023 UN SDG Action Awards Programme for Transformative Solutions to the most Pressing Challenges

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Does your initiative Flip the Script and bring positive change and transformative solutions to the most pressing challenges by mobilizing, inspiring or connecting hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of individuals towards the vision of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable … [Read more...] about 2023 UN SDG Action Awards Programme for Transformative Solutions to the most Pressing Challenges

Nominations Now Open for Volvo Environment Prize 2024

Deadline: 20-Jan-24 The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation is inviting nominations to reward outstanding scientific discoveries or innovations broadly falling within the environmental sphere. The span of disciplines and activities for which nominations can be made is wide and includes all … [Read more...] about Nominations Now Open for Volvo Environment Prize 2024

Call for Applications: ProVeg Grants

Deadline: 10-Mar-23 Proveg Grants is now open to fund vegan advocacy and meat reduction efforts. ProVeg Grants offers funding to diet-change organizations and projects, aligning with ProVeg‘s mission to reduce the global consumption of animals by 50% by the year 2040. Eligible Proposal … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: ProVeg Grants

Applications Open for Subak Accelerator Programme

Deadline: 10-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the Subak Accelerator Programme, a non-equity core funded 3-month accelerator programme for climate not-for-profits. What they offer Subak’s Accelerator programme currently supports startups in Europe and APAC through their two … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Subak Accelerator Programme

Request for Proposals: Developing an Environmental, Social, and Governance Framework for Water Utilities

Deadline: 10-Apr-23 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is seeking proposals for Developing an Environmental, Social, and Governance Framework for Water Utilities Project. This project is funded by The Water Research Foundation (WRF) as part of WRF’s Emerging Opportunities Program. Project … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Developing an Environmental, Social, and Governance Framework for Water Utilities

Grants for Developing a Utility Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Deadline: 10-Apr-23 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is accepting proposals for Establishing Industry‐Wide Guidance for Water Utility Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories Project. This project is funded by The Water Research Foundation (WRF) as part of WRF’s Research Priority … [Read more...] about Grants for Developing a Utility Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Open Call: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Practices for the Water Sector Workforce Project

Deadline: 10-Apr-23 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is seeking applications for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Practices for the Water Sector Workforce Project. This project is funded by The Water Research Foundation (WRF) as part of WRF’s Research Priority Program. Project … [Read more...] about Open Call: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Practices for the Water Sector Workforce Project

Applications Open for Bell Labs Prize 2023

Deadline: 21-Apr-23 If you have an inventive new idea and proof of concept and are interested in developing it further with leading Nokia Bell Labs researchers, you’ve come to the right place. The Nokia Bell Labs Prize is a competition for innovators from participating countries around the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Bell Labs Prize 2023

2024 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program

Deadline: 10-Apr-23 Are you ready to lead the fight for health equity? The application is now open to become an Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity, where you will learn how to create meaningful and sustainable change in your community. The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program is designed … [Read more...] about 2024 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program

News Corp Media Fellowship for Digital Innovation 2023

Deadline: 26-Mar-23 In collaboration with News Corp and The Wall Street Journal, International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is offering journalists from around the world an opportunity to sharpen their digital journalism skills, as well as support to develop data- and/or digitally-driven … [Read more...] about News Corp Media Fellowship for Digital Innovation 2023

Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (20,000 USD Prize)

Deadline: 14-Apr-23 The MDPI Sustainability Foundation is seeking nominations for its Emerging Sustainability Leader Award. Pillars The 3 pillars of sustainability are as follows: Social (Standard of Living, Education, Community, Equal Opportunity). Environmental (Natural Resource Use, … [Read more...] about Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (20,000 USD Prize)

Women’s International Fund for Education offering Scholarships to Women

Deadline: 7-Apr-23 The Women’s International Fund for Education (WIFE) is offering Scholarships to support young women throughout the world in reaching their goals to become college/university graduates and leaders in their communities. WIFE strives to make the world a better place by … [Read more...] about Women’s International Fund for Education offering Scholarships to Women

NOFO: DRL Climate Change and Atrocity Prevention

Deadline: 17-Apr-23 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for projects that support early action in response to atrocities, including crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes, as well as other large scale and … [Read more...] about NOFO: DRL Climate Change and Atrocity Prevention

CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards – Apply Now!

Deadline: 16-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Energy Management Leadership Awards that brings high-profile government recognition and media attention to organizations that transform the way they use energy. These awards raise global awareness of the … [Read more...] about CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards – Apply Now!

Waitākere Ranges Quick Response Grant (New Zealand)

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Auckland Council is pleased to announce the applications for Waitākere Ranges Quick Response Grant. Types of Grants The Community Grants Policy has three main grant types: local grant programmes - each local board has now adopted a grants programme regional … [Read more...] about Waitākere Ranges Quick Response Grant (New Zealand)

New Zealand: Community Coordination and Facilitation Grant

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Auckland Council is inviting applications for the Community Coordination and Facilitation Grant. This grant will provide funding support for: community conservation coordinators or facilitator roles that guide and support communities to: deliver community-led … [Read more...] about New Zealand: Community Coordination and Facilitation Grant

The Global Youth Initiative for Organizations, Individuals & Youth-led groups addressing Climate Crisis

Deadline: 31 March 2023 The Youth4Climate Initiative is inviting individuals, youth-led groups, and not-for-profit organizations such as CSOs, NGOs, CBOs, and youth-led entrepreneurs to propose creative ideas for addressing the climate crisis. UNDP's Rome office will implement the call for … [Read more...] about The Global Youth Initiative for Organizations, Individuals & Youth-led groups addressing Climate Crisis

Call for Session Organizers: Civil Society Program (CSP) of the 56th ADB Annual Meeting in Incheon, Republic of Korea

Deadline: 4-Mar-23 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit proposals for the Civil Society Program of the 56th ADB Annual Meeting in Incheon, Republic of Korea. The Civil Society Program aligns with this year’s 56th ADB Annual Meeting’s theme and … [Read more...] about Call for Session Organizers: Civil Society Program (CSP) of the 56th ADB Annual Meeting in Incheon, Republic of Korea

MFMC Grants to Support Advocates of Climate Change Mitigation

Deadline: 20-Apr-23 The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) is now accepting applications to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. The MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing … [Read more...] about MFMC Grants to Support Advocates of Climate Change Mitigation

Open Call: Technical Support to Increase the Overall Transparency Capacities under ICAT

Deadline: 8-Mar-23 The United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) has announced the proposals for technical support to increase the overall transparency capacities in developing countries under the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT). Objectives The Initiative for Climate Action … [Read more...] about Open Call: Technical Support to Increase the Overall Transparency Capacities under ICAT

Call for Nominations: Arctic Academic Action Award

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Nominations are now open for the 2023 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award. The goal is to further the development of new ideas that could contribute materially to preventing, mitigating, adapting, and reversing the effects of climate change in the … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Arctic Academic Action Award

2023 Early Childhood Global Reporting Fellowship

Deadline: 20-Mar-23 The Dart Center's Early Childhood Global Reporting Fellowship is launching its third project-based virtual fellowship on issues related to growth and development of the youngest children (0-6) and the well-being of their caregivers. Fellows will receive reporting stipends, … [Read more...] about 2023 Early Childhood Global Reporting Fellowship