Foundation North is a New Zealand community foundation that funds practical, place-based work in Auckland and Northland, with a strong emphasis on equity, social inclusion, and community wellbeing. Its grants also support regenerative environment and climate action initiatives, plus occasional targeted funds for Asian artists and rangatahi-led environmental projects, reflecting a commitment to Te Tiriti and to strengthening local communities through both social and physical infrastructure. Typical grantees include trusts, incorporated societies, sports and arts groups, Māori organizations, disability and social service providers, and community-building projects with clear local benefit.
Mixed small-to-large community grantmaking with rolling intake, including quick-response grants up to $25,000 and larger community grants above that threshold. It also makes occasional program-specific awards for facilities, Asian artists, and youth climate work; decisions are typically made within about two months for quick-response requests.
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Apply through the relevant grant stream based on request size and project type: Quick Response for needs up to $25,000, Community Grants for larger initiatives, and the capital stream for buildings and major upgrades. Because intake is rolling, applicants should submit when ready rather than waiting for a deadline, and should clearly show benefit to Auckland and/or Northland, alignment with Foundation North’s focus areas, and a strong connection to community outcomes or Te Tiriti-informed practice.
Current and upcoming funding from Foundation North that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Must have charitable purpose; benefit Auckland and/or Northland communities; align with at least one focus area; provide required support documents; organisations only (not individuals).
Deadline: No closing dates; requests can be submitted at any time.
Who can apply: Must have charitable purpose; benefit Auckland and/or Northland communities; align with at least one focus area; provide required support documents; organisations only (not individuals).
Deadline: No closing dates; requests can be submitted at any time.
Who can apply: The available content identifies the fund as supporting Asian artists but does not provide full eligibility criteria.
Deadline: Occasional fund; timing not specified in the provided content.
Who can apply: Applicants must have a charitable purpose, be not-for-profit or undertake charitable activity without private gain, benefit Auckland and/or Northland communities, strongly fit at least one Foundation North focus area, provide required supporting documents, and comply with funding exclusions and limitations. Individuals are not eligible. Unregistered groups may apply under the umbrella of a registered organisation.
Deadline: No closing dates; applications may be submitted at any time.
Who can apply: Applicants must have a charitable purpose, be not-for-profit or undertake charitable activity without private gain, benefit Auckland and/or Northland communities, strongly fit at least one Foundation North focus area, provide required supporting documents, and comply with funding exclusions and limitations. Individuals are not eligible. Unregistered groups may apply under the umbrella of a registered organisation.
Deadline: No closing dates for Community Grant requests under $200,000. Requests of $200,000 or more are scheduled for Board consideration; published 2026-2027 submission targets include mid-July 2026, late August 2026, early November 2026 and early December 2026.
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