First Light Community Foundation Limited
Moderate detailGaming trust with 76% overall approval rate across 1,600 grant decisions. Distributed $7,177,067 total (average grant $5,941). Top categories: SPORT: 79% approval (734 grants, avg $5,199); COMMUNITY: 76% approval (232 grants, avg $7,767); ARTS AND CULTURE: 72% approval (76 grants, avg $5,296).
Grant Range
Average grant $5,941. Total distributed: $7,177,067 across 1,208 grants.
What they fund
Who can apply
What they won't fund
What they care about
Based on 1,600 grant decisions: SPORT: 79% approval (734 grants, avg $5,199). COMMUNITY: 76% approval (232 grants, avg $7,767). ARTS AND CULTURE: 72% approval (76 grants, avg $5,296). RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: 59% approval (76 grants, avg $7,865). HEALTH / WELFARE / RESCUE SERVICES: 69% approval (59 grants, avg $5,303).
Common mistakes to avoid
392 of 1,600 applications were declined (24% 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 76%. This society has a relatively high approval rate.
Required documents
- • incorporation certificate
- • charities registration or ird tax exemption
- • financial statements
- • project budget