MainPower Community Fund

Simple application

MainPower

MainPower distributes $40,000 twice a year to support not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and schools doing great things in the Waimakariri, Hurunui, and Kaikōura communities on the MainPower network.

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Grant Range

$40,000 twice a year

Decision Time

8 weeks after round closes

What kind of funding

grant

e.g. grant, loan, sponsorship

How to Apply

online form

What they fund

community facilitieseducationrecreationsocial serviceshealthyouth

Who can apply

incorporated societycharitable trustcommunity groupschool

What they won't fund

Projects for a single, identified individualRetrospective applicationsProjects where the benefit is outside the funding regionsProjects with little or no community involvement or supportHighly divisive, illegal, or high-risk projects

What they care about

The MainPower Community Fund supports not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and schools doing great things in the communities on their network.

Writing tips

Applications should align with the fund's criteria and demonstrate clear community benefit and involvement.

Common mistakes to avoid

Projects for a single, identified individual, retrospective applications, projects outside the funding regions, and those with little community support are not considered.

What makes a strong application

Projects that involve significant community engagement and support are more likely to be funded.

Application structure

Funding process

There are two rounds of funding every year, with applications open for approximately 5 months each round.

Eligibility

All applications are reviewed to ensure they meet the funding criteria.

Committee review

A committee of MainPower staff determines who will receive funding.

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