Local funding, to help local mahi grow.
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.
Our 2024 Grants Round is now closed.
Please note that applications close at midnight Monday 18th of March.
Please note that due to a large volume of applications this year, we are sadly unable to accept applications submitted after midnight on Monday the 18th of March 2024.
For information on our grants round or to see our funding eligibility criteria, please click below.
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 we will require a Project Plan if you are applying for more than $15,000.
Information about your organisation (such as your kaupapa) and the project for which you are applying.
Have any questions about our grants round?
Although you should be able to find answers to most questions, including our eligibility criteria on our FAQ's page below, Nikau's Funding and Relationships Manager, Lindy Young (right) is your go-to person for anything grants-related.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch with her via lindy@nikaufoundation.nz.
Good mahi in motion.
Nikau is so proud to fund a wide range of organisations from across our region. You can read about some of this good mahi below:
Inspiring kaitiakitanga for marine mammals.
Founded in the 70s, Project Jonah now engages over 4500 volunteer marine mammal medics from across Aotearoa New Zealand to respond to whale and dolphin strandings. Knowing that education is key to creating good outcomes, Project Jonah sought funding to deliver training complementing mātauranga Māori to Ngāti Toa iwi.
Supporting older generations to navigate the digital world.
Digital Seniors’ story started when CEO, Cathy Hardinge discovered that the digital divide was particularly strong in people aged over 65. Digital Seniors now offers digital competency training in a variety of subjects to older people throughout the Wairarapa, and sought funding to expand this service into rest homes in the region.
Promoting community wellbeing through fitness and fun.
Combining fitness and fun, Cycle Safe Porirua aims to make cycling inclusive, approachable and accessible for our communities. To make sure a wide range of people could reap the many benefits of cycling, no matter their level of fitness, Cycle Safe Porirua sought funding to purchase an e-bike.