Apply for a Grant

We Care Community Trust supports non-profit organisations in sport, youth, health, arts and culture across New Zealand. Find out if you are eligible and apply today.

Online applications only

All grant applications are submitted online through our grant management system. Applications close on the 10th of each month with decisions made on the last Sunday of each month.

Eligibility

Who can apply?

To be considered for a grant your organisation must meet all of the following requirements.

Non-profit organisation

Your organisation must be a registered non-profit body. Commercial or for-profit entities are not eligible.

Authorised purpose

Your application must fit within the We Care Authorised Purpose. Check the categories before applying.

Future purposes only

Grants must be applied to specific future costs. We cannot fund anything that has already been paid for.

Complete application

Your application must be submitted on the correct form and filled out fully. Incomplete applications will be returned.

How it works

The application process

01

Check eligibility

Read the Authorised Purpose carefully to make sure your organisation and project qualify.

02

Submit online

Complete the application form online through our grant management system before the 10th of the month.

03

Board review

The We Care board meets on the last Sunday of each month to review and decide on all applications.

04

Outcome letter

You will receive an outcome letter advising whether your application was approved or declined.

05

Audit your grant

If approved, use the grant for its stated purpose and submit your audit documents within 3 months.

Required Document

Resolution example

This document is essential and must be on your organisation's letterhead. It must accompany every grant application.

Must be on your organisation's letterhead

Resolution

It was resolved that a request be made to We Care Community Trust for funding for the amount of [Amount].

I certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the [Committee or Executive] of [Organisation Name] dated [Date].

Signed

Name of Secretary

Date

Ready to apply?

Submit your application through our online grant management system. Make sure you have read the Authorised Purpose and your resolution is ready before you begin.

Start your application

• Applications close the 10th of each month

• Decisions made last Sunday of each month

Have a question? Email us at grants@wecare.org.nz