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
Required documents
- • project budget
- • co-funding details