{"data":[{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0268","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Environmental Leaders Action Fund","funder":{"name":"Horizons Regional Council","slug":"horizons-regional-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horizons-regional-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-08-16","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/environmental-leaders-action-fund","excerpt":"Applications open Monday 6 July and close Sunday 16 August 2026"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":2000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["manawatu-whanganui"],"tags":["education","environment"],"eligibility":"Schools and early childhood education (ECE) centres within the Horizons region can apply for funding towards action projects that link to the council's strategic priorities.","eligible_entities":["school"],"summary":"The Environmental Leaders Action Fund provides up to $2,000 per school or ECE centre for environmental action projects aligned with Horizons Regional Council's strategic priorities. Applications for this round are now closed.","source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/environmental-leaders-action-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0268","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0268","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0268.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/environmental-leaders-action-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications open Monday 6 July and close Sunday 16 August 2026"},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/environmental-leaders-action-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"This year we will award funding of up to $2,000 per school or centre."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/environmental-leaders-action-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Supports schools and early childhood education (ECE) centres within the region towards action projects that links to our strategic priorities and community outcomes."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0268","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0272","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Pūtea Hapori Urupare Āhuarangi - Community Climate Response Fund","funder":{"name":"Horizons Regional Council","slug":"horizons-regional-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horizons-regional-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/putea-hapori-urupare-ahuarangi-community-climate-response-fund","excerpt":"Applications Closed"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["manawatu-whanganui"],"tags":["climate","community","environment"],"eligibility":"Schools, iwi, hapū, marae or community groups can apply with projects that build resilience to climate change, raise awareness, or reduce carbon emissions.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"This fund supports community projects that respond to climate change challenges through building resilience, raising awareness, or reducing emissions. Applications open March annually and are currently closed.","source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/putea-hapori-urupare-ahuarangi-community-climate-response-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0272","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0272","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0272.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/putea-hapori-urupare-ahuarangi-community-climate-response-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications Closed"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0272","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0273","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Regional Freshwater Community Grant","funder":{"name":"Horizons Regional Council","slug":"horizons-regional-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horizons-regional-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-07-31","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/regional-freshwater-community-grant","excerpt":"Applications were originally open until 4pm on 24 July 2026, but have now been extended until 4pm on 31 July 2026."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["manawatu-whanganui"],"tags":["community","environment","education"],"eligibility":"Non-profit organisations or individuals partnering with them that have community led projects that align with Horizons freshwater interests, including initiatives that encourage engagement with freshwater, create education opportunities, will be completed within 12 months, are one-off or multi-year projects, and incorporate mātauranga Māori knowledge.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Regional Freshwater Community Grant is a contestable fund for community projects in the Horizons Region that encourage engagement with or education around freshwater. Applications closed on 31 July 2026 and were welcome from non-profit organisations or individuals partnering with them for community-led freshwater projects.","source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/regional-freshwater-community-grant","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0273","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0273","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0273.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/regional-freshwater-community-grant","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications were originally open until 4pm on 24 July 2026, but have now been extended until 4pm on 31 July 2026."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.horizons.govt.nz/get-involved/grants-and-sponsorship/regional-freshwater-community-grant","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications are welcome from non-profit organisations (or individuals partnering with them) that have community led projects that align with Horizons freshwater interests, including initiatives that: Encourage engagement with freshwater in their communities. Create education opportunities around the importance of freshwater. Will be completed (project work and grant accountability requirements) within 12 months* Are one-off projects, however multi-year project grants will be considered. Incorporate mātauranga Māori knowledge."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0273","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0274","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Community Events and Programmes Fund","funder":{"name":"Horowhenua District Council","slug":"horowhenua-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horowhenua-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-08-31","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 31 August"},"amount":{"min":500,"max":3000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["manawatu-whanganui"],"tags":["community","civic"],"eligibility":"Community groups and individuals. The event, project or programme must align with the purpose of this grant and demonstrate collaboration across community organisations.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Funds materials, venue hire, personnel costs, promotion and volunteer support for community events and programmes. Round 1 closes 31 August, Round 2 closes 3 March.","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0274","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0274","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0274.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 31 August"},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Between $500 and $3,000"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0274","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0275","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Community Organisation Grants Scheme","funder":{"name":"Horowhenua District Council","slug":"horowhenua-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horowhenua-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-05-13","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","excerpt":"The fund is open from 15 April to 13 May 2026."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["national"],"tags":["community","maori","pasifika","women"],"eligibility":"Non-profit community groups and organisations delivering community-based services, projects and events. Prioritizes Māori, women, Pacific communities, ethnic communities, older people, rural and disabled people.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Government-funded grants for non-profit community organisations for running costs, community development and community projects. Fund open 15 April to 13 May 2026.","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0275","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0275","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0275.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"The fund is open from 15 April to 13 May 2026."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"COGS provides grants to non-profit community groups and organisations delivering community-based services, projects and events."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0275","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0276","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Creative Communities","funder":{"name":"Horowhenua District Council","slug":"horowhenua-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horowhenua-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-09-10","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 10 September"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":2000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["manawatu-whanganui"],"tags":["arts","community"],"eligibility":"Community groups only. Must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident. For materials, venue hire, personnel costs and promotion of arts activities.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Funds arts materials, venue hire, personnel costs and promotion prioritizing access and participation, youth engagement and diverse artistic traditions. Two rounds per year.","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0276","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0276","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0276.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 10 September"},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"There is no limit, but most CCS grants are under $2,000."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0276","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0281","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Horowhenua Rural Halls Fund","funder":{"name":"Horowhenua District Council","slug":"horowhenua-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horowhenua-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-08-31","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 31 August"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["manawatu-whanganui"],"tags":["community","infrastructure"],"eligibility":"Community groups only. Tier One applicants are specific named halls; Tier Two applicants are other non-profit groups that maintain community halls/hubs/marae.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Funds maintenance and improvements to rural halls prioritizing structural integrity, interior upgrades, and visual improvements. One round per year with closing date 31 August.","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0281","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0281","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0281.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 31 August"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0281","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0282","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Operations and Small Assets Fund","funder":{"name":"Horowhenua District Council","slug":"horowhenua-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horowhenua-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-08-31","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 31 August"},"amount":{"min":500,"max":4000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["manawatu-whanganui"],"tags":["community"],"eligibility":"Community groups only. The applicant must be a recognised and active community, not for profit organisation formally constituted as an Incorporated Society or Charity.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Funds operational costs such as facility rental, insurance, utilities, software and small assets like office supplies and equipment. One round per year with closing date 31 August.","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0282","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0282","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0282.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 31 August"},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Between $500 and $4,000"},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"The applicant must be a recognised and active community, not for profit organisation formally constituted as an Incorporated Society or Charity, (or whose parent body is formally constituted)."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0282","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0284","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Shannon Development Trust","funder":{"name":"Horowhenua District Council","slug":"horowhenua-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horowhenua-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-09-01","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 1 September"},"amount":{"min":300,"max":2000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["manawatu-whanganui"],"tags":["community","education"],"eligibility":"Community groups and individuals. Must live within Shannon Township. For educational activities, training, community events and in some circumstances alleviation of hardship.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Funds educational activities, training, equipment, community events and hardship assistance for Shannon Township residents and organisations. One round per year closing 1 September.","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0284","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0284","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0284.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 1 September"},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Between $300 and $2,000."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Must live within Shannon Township"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0284","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0285","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Urupā Whānau Fund","funder":{"name":"Horowhenua District Council","slug":"horowhenua-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horowhenua-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-03-03","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","excerpt":"Opens 1 February and closes 3 March"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":500,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["manawatu-whanganui"],"tags":["community","maori"],"eligibility":"Community groups only. The person applying will need to be listed as a Trustee of the marae or urupā on the Māori Land Court.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Funds maintenance of urupā including pathways, fencing, water sources, lawn mowing and headstone restoration. One round per year with closing date 3 March.","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0285","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0285","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0285.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Opens 1 February and closes 3 March"},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Maximum of $500 per urupā"},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"The person applying will need to be listed as a Trustee of the marae or urupā on the Māori Land Court."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0285","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0286","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Waste Minimisation Fund","funder":{"name":"Horowhenua District Council","slug":"horowhenua-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/horowhenua-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-08-31","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 31 August"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["manawatu-whanganui"],"tags":["environment","community"],"eligibility":"Community groups and individuals. For start-up costs for projects that minimise waste in Horowhenua District by reducing or reusing waste that would otherwise go to a landfill.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Funds start-up costs for waste minimisation projects including reduction, reuse, recycling and composting initiatives. Two rounds per year with deadlines 31 August and 3 March.","source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0286","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0286","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0286.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Opens 1 August and closes 31 August"},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/files/assets/public/v/2/community/grants-information/grants-and-funding-guide-final-september-2026.pdf","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Start-up costs for a project that minimises waste in Horowhenua District, by reducing or reusing waste that would otherwise go to a landfill."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0286","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0297","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Bluff Bursary","funder":{"name":"Invercargill City Council","slug":"invercargill-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/invercargill-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-01-16","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/awards-ceremonies-and-scholarships/bluff-community-board-bursary","excerpt":"Applications for the 2026 Bluff Bursary closed on Friday, 16 January 2026."},"amount":{"min":2000,"max":2000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["southland"],"tags":["education"],"eligibility":"Candidates enrolled for or admitted to a full-time course of study at university or another agreed establishment within New Zealand who have resided in Bluff for four or more years.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Bluff Bursary provides $2000 per annum for three years to support residents of Bluff undertaking tertiary or university education in New Zealand. Applicants must have resided in Bluff for at least four years and be enrolled in or admitted to a full-time course of study.","source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/awards-ceremonies-and-scholarships/bluff-community-board-bursary","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0297","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0297","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0297.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/awards-ceremonies-and-scholarships/bluff-community-board-bursary","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications for the 2026 Bluff Bursary closed on Friday, 16 January 2026."},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/awards-ceremonies-and-scholarships/bluff-community-board-bursary","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"$2000 per annum for three years"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0297","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0298","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"City Centre Built Heritage Fund","funder":{"name":"Invercargill City Council","slug":"invercargill-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/invercargill-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/community-funding/heritage-funding/city-centre-built-heritage-fund","excerpt":"The Built Heritage Fund has been paused for 2025-2026 fiscal year due to Annual Plan budget cuts."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["southland"],"tags":[],"eligibility":"Owners of select heritage buildings located within the City Centre Heritage Area for façade enhancements, and owners of priority heritage resources for maintenance, protection, conservation and adaptive re-use projects.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"This fund provides grants to heritage building owners in Invercargill's City Centre Heritage Area for façade work and conservation projects. It is currently paused for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.","source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/community-funding/heritage-funding/city-centre-built-heritage-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0298","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0298","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0298.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/community-funding/heritage-funding/city-centre-built-heritage-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"The Built Heritage Fund has been paused for 2025-2026 fiscal year due to Annual Plan budget cuts."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/community-funding/heritage-funding/city-centre-built-heritage-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"owners of heritage buildings located within the City Centre Heritage Area for façade enhancements (cleaning, repainting, and verandah repairs); and owners of priority heritage resources (as identified in the 2019 City Centre Heritage Strategy) for maintenance, protection, conservation and adaptive re-use projects."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0298","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0300","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"City Centre Seismic Strengthening Fund","funder":{"name":"Invercargill City Council","slug":"invercargill-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/invercargill-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-06-01","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/community-funding/heritage-funding/city-centre-built-heritage-fund","excerpt":"The next round of the Seismic Strengthening Fund will close 1 June 2026."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["southland"],"tags":["infrastructure"],"eligibility":"Owners of recognised heritage buildings (either Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Category 1 or 2 or Locally Significant with the District Plan) located within the City Centre Heritage Area.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"This fund supports seismic strengthening work on recognised heritage buildings in Invercargill's City Centre Heritage Area. Applications close 1 June 2026.","source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/community-funding/heritage-funding/city-centre-built-heritage-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0300","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0300","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0300.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/community-funding/heritage-funding/city-centre-built-heritage-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"The next round of the Seismic Strengthening Fund will close 1 June 2026."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.icc.govt.nz/community/community-funding/heritage-funding/city-centre-built-heritage-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Provides funding to owners of recognised heritage buildings (either Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Category 1 or 2 or Locally Significant with our District Plan) located within the City Centre Heritage Area."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0300","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0307","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"ILT Tertiary Scholarships","funder":{"name":"Invercargill Licensing Trust","slug":"invercargill-licensing-trust","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/invercargill-licensing-trust"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://ilt.co.nz/grants-donations/","excerpt":"ILT Tertiary Scholarship Applications for study in 2027 are now closed."},"amount":{"min":2000,"max":2000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["southland"],"tags":["education","youth"],"eligibility":"Must be a New Zealand born citizen or have been granted permanent residence in New Zealand. Must have permanently resided in the ICC rate paying area for at least 2 years.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Tertiary Scholarship Programme provides $2,000 annually for three years of full-time undergraduate study to up to 65 of Invercargill's most promising students. Applications for 2027 study are now closed.","source_url":"https://ilt.co.nz/grants-donations/","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0307","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0307","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0307.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://ilt.co.nz/grants-donations/","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"ILT Tertiary Scholarship Applications for study in 2027 are now closed."},"amount":{"source_url":"https://ilt.co.nz/grants-donations/","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"providing $2,000 annually for three years of full-time undergraduate study."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://ilt.co.nz/grants-donations/","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Must be a New Zealand born citizen or have been granted permanent residence in New Zealand. Must have permanently resided in the ICC rate paying area for at least 2 years."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0307","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0312","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Council Annual Discretionary Fund","funder":{"name":"Kaikoura District Council","slug":"kaikoura-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/kaikoura-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-04-07","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/community/community-grants/apply-for-a-grant/council-annual-discretionary-fund","excerpt":"The Council Discretionary Grants scheme will open 2 March 2026, and close 7 April 2026 for funding decisions to be made at a full Council meeting on 29 April 2026"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["tasman"],"tags":["community","civic"],"eligibility":"Be a not-for-profit organisation providing services to the wider community or specific sectors in the Kaikoura community (any National or Regional organisation applying must refer specifically to Kaikoura costings and benefit), be able to supply verified Annual Accounts, and provide verification of charitable status if applicable.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Council Annual Discretionary Fund provides grants to not-for-profit organisations providing services in the Kaikoura community, with applications closing 7 April 2026. Funding can support community facilities, operating costs, equipment, training, and repairs, with a total fund budget of $100,000 allocated at the Council's discretion.","source_url":"https://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/community/community-grants/apply-for-a-grant/council-annual-discretionary-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0312","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0312","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0312.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/community/community-grants/apply-for-a-grant/council-annual-discretionary-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"The Council Discretionary Grants scheme will open 2 March 2026, and close 7 April 2026 for funding decisions to be made at a full Council meeting on 29 April 2026"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0312","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0317","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Citizens Awards","funder":{"name":"Kaipara District Council","slug":"kaipara-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/kaipara-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-04-30","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":null,"excerpt":"Nominations open 01 January and close 30 April"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["northland"],"tags":[],"eligibility":"","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Citizens Awards accept nominations from 1 January to 30 April 2026.","source_url":null,"apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0317","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0317","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0317.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Nominations open 01 January and close 30 April"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0317","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0318","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Community Grant","funder":{"name":"Kaipara District Council","slug":"kaipara-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/kaipara-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-04-30","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/funding","excerpt":"01 Apr - 30 Apr"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["northland"],"tags":["community"],"eligibility":"Community organisations with projects, activities and services that support events, services or activities of benefit to the community.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Community Grant funds projects that support events, services or activities benefiting the Kaipara district community. Applications are accepted from community organisations during the April window.","source_url":"https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/funding","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0318","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0318","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0318.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/funding","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"01 Apr - 30 Apr"},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/funding","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Funding for projects that support events, services or activities that are of benefit to the community."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0318","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0319","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Community Grants","funder":{"name":"Kaipara District Council","slug":"kaipara-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/kaipara-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-04-30","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":null,"excerpt":"Opens 01 April and closes 30 April"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["northland"],"tags":["community"],"eligibility":"","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Community Grants open on 1 April and close on 30 April 2026.","source_url":null,"apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0319","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0319","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0319.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Opens 01 April and closes 30 April"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0319","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0320","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Creative Communities Scheme","funder":{"name":"Kaipara District Council","slug":"kaipara-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/kaipara-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-03-01","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/funding","excerpt":"01 Feb - 01 Mar | 01 Jul - 31 Jul"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["northland"],"tags":["arts","community"],"eligibility":"Communities involved in local arts activities.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Creative Communities Scheme supports a wide range of arts projects, enabling communities to be involved in local arts activities. Applications are accepted in February-March and July-August.","source_url":"https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/funding","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0320","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0320","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0320.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/funding","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"01 Feb - 01 Mar | 01 Jul - 31 Jul"},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.kaipara.govt.nz/funding","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Supports a wide range of arts projects, enabling communities to be involved in local arts activities."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0320","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}}],"total":255,"offset":120,"limit":20,"meta":{"published_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","sweep_month":"2026-09"}}