Blue Sky Community Trust
Moderate detailGaming trust distributing Class 4 (pokie) grant funds. Distributed $11.2M across 1112 grants in recent years. Active since 2021.
Grant Range
Average grant size around $10,087. Total recent distribution: $11.2M
What they fund
Who can apply
What they won't fund
What they care about
Based on 6,353 grant decisions: COMMUNITY: 64% approval (1636 grants, avg $13,562). SPORT: 45% approval (704 grants, avg $7,979). ARTS AND CULTURE: 64% approval (401 grants, avg $13,031). UNSPECIFIED: 56% approval (396 grants, avg $10,197). RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: 66% approval (271 grants, avg $10,980).
Common mistakes to avoid
2,652 of 6,353 applications were declined (42% decline rate). Ensure your project fits the society's funded categories and your requested amount is realistic for your category.
What makes a strong application
Overall approval rate is 58%. Approval rates vary by category - check which categories have the highest success rates for your type of project.
Application structure
Grant Application
Grant applications can be submitted and viewed through the online application system.
Required documents
- • incorporation certificate
- • charities registration or ird tax exemption
- • financial statements
- • project budget