Blue Waters Community Trust
Moderate detailGaming trust distributing Class 4 (pokie) grant funds. Distributed $0.7M across 48 grants in recent years. Active since 2021.
Grant Range
Average grant size around $14,626. Total recent distribution: $0.7M
What they fund
Who can apply
What they won't fund
What they care about
Based on 535 grant decisions: SPORT: 57% approval (127 grants, avg $21,200). HEALTH / WELFARE / RESCUE SERVICES: 47% approval (45 grants, avg $4,613). COMMUNITY: 54% approval (36 grants, avg $3,784). RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: 46% approval (28 grants, avg $4,183). HEALTH WELFARE RESCUE SERVICES: 62% approval (21 grants, avg $4,308).
Common mistakes to avoid
258 of 535 applications were declined (48% 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 52%. Approval rates vary by category - check which categories have the highest success rates for your type of project.
Required documents
- • incorporation certificate
- • charities registration or ird tax exemption
- • financial statements
- • project budget