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Mainland Foundation Limited

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Gaming trust with 58% overall approval rate across 3,288 grant decisions. Distributed $23,986,889 total (average grant $12,526). Top categories: SPORT: 63% approval (1028 grants, avg $16,430); COMMUNITY: 54% approval (391 grants, avg $8,063); HEALTH / WELFARE / RESCUE SERVICES: 59% approval (161 grants, avg $7,604).

canterburymanawatu/whanganuimanawatu wanganuinelson/tasman/marlboroughnelsonarea outside territorial authoritytasmannationalaucklandwest coast

Grant Range

Average grant $12,526. Total distributed: $23,986,889 across 1,915 grants.

What they fund

amateur sportcommunity developmentarts culturehealtheducationenvironmentrescue services

Who can apply

incorporated societycharitable trustmarae

What they won't fund

individualsdebt repaymentcommercial ventures

What they care about

Based on 3,288 grant decisions: SPORT: 63% approval (1028 grants, avg $16,430). COMMUNITY: 54% approval (391 grants, avg $8,063). HEALTH / WELFARE / RESCUE SERVICES: 59% approval (161 grants, avg $7,604). ARTS AND CULTURE: 52% approval (139 grants, avg $6,513). RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: 42% approval (113 grants, avg $8,907).

Common mistakes to avoid

1,373 of 3,288 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.

Required documents

  • incorporation certificate
  • charities registration or ird tax exemption
  • financial statements
  • project budget