Pelorus Trust
Moderate detailGaming trust with 67% overall approval rate across 6,110 grant decisions. Distributed $28,552,616 total (average grant $6,988). Top categories: SPORT: 69% approval (2370 grants, avg $7,132); COMMUNITY: 60% approval (593 grants, avg $6,971); ARTS AND CULTURE: 67% approval (406 grants, avg $4,376).
Grant Range
Average grant $6,988. Total distributed: $28,552,616 across 4,086 grants.
What they fund
Who can apply
What they care about
Based on 6,110 grant decisions: SPORT: 69% approval (2370 grants, avg $7,132). COMMUNITY: 60% approval (593 grants, avg $6,971). ARTS AND CULTURE: 67% approval (406 grants, avg $4,376). RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: 61% approval (380 grants, avg $8,295). HEALTH / WELFARE / RESCUE SERVICES: 76% approval (229 grants, avg $7,910).
Writing tips
Align your application with one of the six funding categories. Demonstrate clear community benefit in the region where Pelorus Trust operates venues.
Common mistakes to avoid
2,024 of 6,110 applications were declined (33% 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 67%. Approval rates vary by category - check which categories have the highest success rates for your type of project.
Application structure
Organisation Details
- • Organisation name and legal status
- • Contact details
Grant Purpose
- • Which category? (Education, Welfare/Social, Health, Art and Culture, Sport and Recreation, Youth)
- • Describe the purpose of the grant
- • Who will benefit?
Budget
- • Total cost
- • Amount requested
- • Other funding sources
INCOMPLETE - Capture from portal
- • NOTE: Portal questions to be captured from first application. Contact via website.
Required documents
- • incorporation certificate
- • project budget
- • financial statements