Upcoming Funding Rounds

** Please note: Always check-in with individual funders BEFORE YOU APPLY. While every effort has been made to ensure information given is correct at the time of publication, funding availability and other details may change frequently. **

Four Regions Trust – Rangitikei, Ruapehu, South Taranaki, Whanganui

Rounds close 28 February, 30 June, and 31 October. Formerly Powerco Whanganui Trust.  Must provide clear benefits to the local community and be seen as providing a significant community development within the local area. Ideally applications will be for physical items and projects necessary in achieving the organisation’s charitable purpose. Applications for projects involving the use and / or more efficient use of electricity or energy resources are considered favourably (heat pumps, LED lights, meter boards, double glazing etc). Applications for operational costs, overheads or running expenses (such as wages, rent, travel etc.) will not normally be approved.

https://www.fourregionstrust.org.nz/

Top of the South Community Foundation – Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough

One round per year that opened on 1 April and closes 31 July. Results by end of September.   Typically grant up to $1,000 but may consider up to $3,000 with a view to supporting only part of an application.

https://www.topsouthfoundation.org.nz/

PGG Wrightson Cash for Communities – rural communities

Register your Playcentre on the website, then promote the program to your local community and farmers. When PGG Wrightson account holders purchase Ballance Agri-Nutrients fertiliser, they can nominate your centre against their account. $1 per tonne purchased will be donated.

https://www.cashforcommunities.co.nz/How-it-works

Digital Wings – National

The Digital Wings programme enables the distribution of electronic equipment (laptops, desktop computers and printers) from corporate donors to community organisations to enhance educational and employment opportunities. Charities, whānau / hapū and community organisations are invited to apply for refurbished computers to support their goals and outcomes, free of charge.
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Preference is given to organisations working in rangatahi, youth development and education to employment initiatives. Please note that supply is dependent upon donation stock available and allocation to community is at the discretion of the Digital Wings Trustees. Please also note Digital Wings does not supply computers to individuals or private homes and they do not have ipads or tablets as the donations are from businesses.

Click here to visit their Facebook page for all the latest news.

https://www.digitalwings.nz/contact.html

Discounts for Playcentres

The Centre Discounts page on our website contains information about discounts or offers for Centres from several companies including:

  • Park Supplies and Playgrounds
  • Swings and Things
  • NZ Red Cross
  • Ecostore
  • Idealcup (reusable cups)
  • Resene
  • The Playcentre Shop
  • NZF Facilities Maintenance
  • Harvey Norman
  • Exult

Please note that these are not exclusive/approved suppliers or specific Playcentre recommendations and you are more than welcome to use a local option, especially if they are cheaper.

If you have a business you would like us to approach and ask for a discount for Playcentre, please email Tonya on [email protected]

Grants Support

You can find lots of information to assist you with your funding applications on the Grants section of the Playcentre website (you need to first be logged in as a member).

There is also a toolkit to help your centre with support and ideas for fundraising and how to make more money for your centre.