Receiving a grant

Every year, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we're able to provide funding for local organisations making a real difference across Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and Golden Bay.

Our next grant round will be open from 1 - 30 June 2027.

Thank you to everyone who applied in 2026.

Find out the full list of 2026 grant recipients here.

Grant Funding Portal

The Grant portal allows applicants and grant recipients to access applications, submit accountability reports and manage their grants.

Our annual contestable funding round is open from 1 - 30 June each year. Outside of this period, other funding opportunities are by invitation only.

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The Tindall Foundation Grants

Our Foundation is the Local Distribution Manager for The Tindall Foundation. Applications for the 2026 funding round have now closed. Information about future funding opportunities, including eligibility criteria and application dates, will be published here when available. In the meantime, you can review the TTF Focus Areas - Regional & Faith LDM and the donation requirements TTF-Donations-Requirements. If you have any questions please get in touch.

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