Network Tasman Trust
Simple applicationCharitable trust allocating approximately $260,000 per year via the Peter Malone Community Grants Scheme in recognition of past and present network users. Named after former Nelson Mayor Peter Malone. Distributed over $190,000 across 99 groups in 2025 (record 147 applications). Primarily supports projects completable within one year. Five main funding categories. Applications open July/August, close last Friday of August. Decisions in October.
Grant Range
$500 to $5,000. Annual round only. Applications July/August, decisions October.
What they fund
Who can apply
What they care about
Projects completable within one year. Co-funding from other sources expected. Supports five categories broadly covering community wellbeing, sport, culture, youth and environment in Nelson/Tasman area. Record applications show high competition.
Writing tips
Keep it focused on local Nelson/Tasman community benefit. Demonstrate co-funding. Show the project can be completed within 12 months. Highlight volunteer and community engagement.
Common mistakes to avoid
Applying for wages or standard operating costs (specialist services/training may be considered). Applying for more than three consecutive years. Not having co-funding from other sources. Applying for retrospective funding or to cover existing deficits. Not completing Grant Accountability Form within 12 months.
What makes a strong application
Clear local benefit to Nelson/Tasman, project completable in one year, co-funding secured, strong volunteer engagement, completed accountability from any previous grants
Application structure
Organisation Details
- • Organisation name and legal status
- • Contact details
Project Description
- • Describe the project (must be completable within one year)
- • Which funding category?
- • How will this benefit the Nelson/Tasman community?
Budget and Co-funding
- • Total project cost
- • Amount requested from Network Tasman Trust
- • Co-funding sources (required)
- • Has your organisation received Network Tasman Trust funding in the past 3 years?
INCOMPLETE - Capture from application form Jul/Aug 2026
- • NOTE: Application forms advertised July/August. Close last Friday of August. Decisions October. Exact form questions to be captured when next round opens.
Required documents
- • project budget
- • co-funding details