Grants for Good

As a registered charity, we’re here to support the growth of knowledge, the development of resources and the personal health and wellbeing of our members, their colleagues in the education & public service sectors and the wider New Zealand community

Grants for Good

2021 Grant Themes

While our grants may support many ideas, for 2021 the Grants Committee has identified some relevant & contemporary themes and will place particular emphasis on them.

The future of work
Wellbeing
Equity
Special Topics

The Future of Work

Exploring issues such as work life balance, changes and management of workloads, Covid-19 impacts on working, how our sectors can better support lifelong learning.

Wellbeing

Exploring issues around how we can enable all our members to thrive, minimise the impacts of stress and burnout, and support or create better physical, mental or financial wellbeing in the education & public service sectors.

Equity

Exploring issues around Te Tiriti understanding and implications, democratic decision-making, gender & pay equity, and giving workers a voice.

Special Topics

For 2021 we are pleased to announce a new “Special Topic” Responding to Climate Change. We are looking for novel and innovative ways to address this significant challenge.

Other topics could include the value of early childhood education, work or industry experience for educators, or retraining for a second career.

— Individual Grants

Applications are now closed for 2021. All successful applicants will be notified by the Grants Committee by 23rd August 2021.

Hardship Grants for Study

Are you currently, or planning to study for a tertiary qualification, but due to real financial hardship your plans are now in tatters?

When times are tough people need a helping hand, so these grants are designed to help make dreams come true.

So, if you need a grant to either complete or undertake new tertiary study, our ‘Grants for Good’ may be the answer.

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Professional Development

Are you planning to undertake some professional development activities but need funding to make it happen?

Education is in our DNA, so supporting professional development and helping people achieve their dreams is what we like to do.

So, if you need a grant to undertake professional development, our ‘Grants for Good’ may be the answer. Please click the link below to find out more & apply.

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Small Project Grants

Do you have a great idea that could make a real difference, but need funding to make it happen?

We understand that providing grants to fund small projects can transform a great idea into a real game changer.

So, if you need a grant to undertake a project that may benefit your sector or wider community, our ‘Grants for Good’ may well be the answer. Please click the link below to find out more & apply.

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— Group & Special Grants

Expression of Interests are now closed for 2021.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 14th June and invited to submit a Full Application.

Full Applications close at 5 pm on 9th July 2021

Group Grants

Is your group planning to undertake a project and is looking for funding?

When groups of people collaborate, amazing things can happen.

So, if your group needs a grant to develop something amazing that may benefit your sector or wider community, our ‘Grants for Good’ may be the answer. Please click on the link below for more details about the grant and apply.

EOIs are now closed