{"data":[{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0439","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"CDEM Resilience Fund","funder":{"name":"National Emergency Management Agency","slug":"national-emergency-management-agency","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/national-emergency-management-agency"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2027-01-31","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/strategy-capability/cdem-resilience-fund","excerpt":"Application for 2027/28 financial year is now open and will close on 31 January 2027."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["northland","auckland","waikato","bay-of-plenty","gisborne","hawkes-bay","taranaki","manawatu-whanganui","wellington","tasman","nelson","marlborough","west-coast","canterbury","otago","southland"],"tags":["community","environment","capability","maori"],"eligibility":"Any agency or individual can apply to the fund, but the application must be endorsed or sponsored by the relevant CDEM Group. 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This grant allows organisations to plan and execute projects with greater stability and confidence.","source_url":"https://braidedriverscommunitytrust.co.nz/grants","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0022","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0022","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0022.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://braidedriverscommunitytrust.co.nz/grants","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications close: 1st February and 1st August."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://braidedriverscommunitytrust.co.nz/grants","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Our grants are available to sports clubs and teams, arts and cultural groups, special interest organisations, and educational initiatives."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0022","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0085","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Creative Communities Scheme","funder":{"name":"Central Otago District Council","slug":"central-otago-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/central-otago-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2027-02-12","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.codc.govt.nz/services/funding-grants","excerpt":"Applications for the next funding round close on Friday 12 February 2027 at 4pm."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["otago"],"tags":["arts","community"],"eligibility":"These grants are funded by Creative New Zealand and focus on supporting artistic or cultural events and projects which are accessible to the community.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Creative Communities Scheme is funded by Creative New Zealand and supports artistic or cultural events and projects accessible to the community in Central Otago. 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These grants are funded by Creative New Zealand and focus on supporting artistic or cultural events and projects which are accessible to the community."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0085","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0155","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Catchment Improvement Fund","funder":{"name":"Environment Southland","slug":"environment-southland","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/environment-southland"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2027-02-14","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/funding-and-support/catchment-improvement-funding","excerpt":"Application deadline: 14 February, 2027"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":10000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["southland"],"tags":["environment","community"],"eligibility":"All landowners within the Southland region are eligible to apply. Projects must be discussed with an Environment Southland land sustainability officer prior to submitting an application.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Catchment Improvement Fund provides up to $10,000 in grants (50% or 70% of project costs) to landowners in Southland to improve water quality through projects like wetland construction, waterway fencing, and critical source area restoration. Applications close 14 February 2027, with projects to be completed by 15 June 2027.","source_url":"https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/funding-and-support/catchment-improvement-funding","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0155","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0155","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0155.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"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.es.govt.nz/about-us/funding-and-support/catchment-improvement-funding","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Application deadline: 14 February, 2027"},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/funding-and-support/catchment-improvement-funding","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"50% funding available, up to a maximum of $10,000 per project"},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/funding-and-support/catchment-improvement-funding","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"All landowners within the Southland region are eligible to apply. To qualify for funding, projects must be discussed with an Environment Southland land sustainability officer prior to submitting an application."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0155","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0773","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Creative Communities Scheme","funder":{"name":"Wairoa District Council","slug":"wairoa-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/wairoa-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2027-03-05","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.wairoadc.govt.nz/our-district/grants-funding/creative-communities-nz/","excerpt":"The next funding round opens 9am Monday 1 February 2027 and closes 4pm Friday 5 March 2027."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":8000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["hawkes-bay"],"tags":["arts","community","youth","maori"],"eligibility":"Individuals or groups can apply. Individuals must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Applicants should be resident in the Wairoa District Council area and your project must take place within the Wairoa district and benefit local communities.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Creative Communities Scheme supports local arts and creative projects in the Wairoa district, funding projects that encourage participation, support diversity, or enable young people in the arts. The scheme is funded by Creative New Zealand and has two funding rounds per year.","source_url":"https://www.wairoadc.govt.nz/our-district/grants-funding/creative-communities-nz/","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0773","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0773","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0773.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"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.wairoadc.govt.nz/our-district/grants-funding/creative-communities-nz/","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"The next funding round opens 9am Monday 1 February 2027 and closes 4pm Friday 5 March 2027."},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.wairoadc.govt.nz/our-district/grants-funding/creative-communities-nz/","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Nationally, grants made under the CCS are mostly under $2,000 per project. If you need to apply for over $8,000 you should consider discussing your project with Creative New Zealand to see if it qualifies for national funding."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0773","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0315","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Kaikoura Community Initiatives Fund","funder":{"name":"Kaikoura District Council","slug":"kaikoura-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/kaikoura-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2027-03-08","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/community/community-grants/apply-for-a-grant/kaikoura-community-initiatives-fund","excerpt":"Round 2 - 8 March 2027"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":5000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["canterbury"],"tags":["community","youth","civic"],"eligibility":"Organisations that are non profit or voluntary, Community groups registered either as a charitable trust or an incorporated society and Schools.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Kaikōura Community Initiatives Fund supports public education and community events, including one-off projects, activities and events that contribute to social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being. Up to $5,000 per annum is allocated towards youth projects, with $15,000 total available annually for personnel costs, administration, venue hire and entry fee donations.","source_url":"https://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/community/community-grants/apply-for-a-grant/kaikoura-community-initiatives-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0315","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0315","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0315.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"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/kaikoura-community-initiatives-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Round 2 - 8 March 2027"},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/community/community-grants/apply-for-a-grant/kaikoura-community-initiatives-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"$15,000 available per annum, $5,000.00 of these funds to be utilised towards rangatahi/youth projects every year."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/community/community-grants/apply-for-a-grant/kaikoura-community-initiatives-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Organisations that are non profit or voluntary, Community groups registered either as a charitable trust or an incorporated society and Schools."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0315","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0111","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Creative Communities Scheme","funder":{"name":"Clutha District Council","slug":"clutha-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/clutha-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2027-03-28","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.cluthadc.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding/creative-communities","excerpt":"Round 2 Closes 28 March 2027"},"amount":{"min":200,"max":5000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["otago"],"tags":["arts","community"],"eligibility":"Individuals, groups, or organisations can apply. Projects must take place in the Clutha District, benefit communities in the Clutha District, not have started or finished before funding is approved, and be completed within 12 months of funding being approved.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Creative Communities Scheme supports a wide range of art projects in the Clutha District through a partnership with Creative New Zealand. 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Projects, services, activities, events or facilities must be provided by Tangata Whenua and be accessible to or benefit the wider community, enable the Council to communicate more effectively with Tangata Whenua, or enable Council-related services to be carried out that respect Māori cultural traditions.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Tangata Whenua Liaison Fund supports projects and initiatives that develop positive relationships between Tangata Whenua, the Council, and the people of South Taranaki under the principles of partnership set out in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The fund has an annual allocation of $50,000 divided equally between the four Iwi of South Taranaki, with one round of funding per year from 30 January to 31 March.","source_url":"https://www.southtaranaki.com/our-community/funding/tangata-whenua-liaison-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0537","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0537","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0537.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"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.southtaranaki.com/our-community/funding/tangata-whenua-liaison-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications open 30 January and close 31 March"},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.southtaranaki.com/our-community/funding/tangata-whenua-liaison-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Community Groups"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0537","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0549","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"John Beange Fund","funder":{"name":"Southland District Council","slug":"southland-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/southland-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2027-03-31","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/council/funding-and-grants/funding-and-grants-2/john-beange-fund/","excerpt":"There is one funding round per year with the following closing date: 31 March."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["southland"],"tags":["community","education"],"eligibility":"recognised community groups or organisations and individuals within the designated geographic area, or projects for the benefit of residents within the designated geographic area","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The John Beange Fund provides relief and assistance to people in physical or financial need and supports education and learning for residents within a designated geographic area in Southland. 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Projects must demonstrate local need through community research.","source_url":"https://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/community/community-grants/apply-for-a-grant/creative-communities-scheme-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0313","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0313","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0313.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"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/creative-communities-scheme-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Round 4 – 3 May 2027"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0313","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0373","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Community Events Fund","funder":{"name":"Masterton District Council","slug":"masterton-district-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/masterton-district-council"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2027-07-01","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.mstn.govt.nz/community/community-grants/community-events-fund","excerpt":"The 2026 Community Events Fund has closed for this funding year. This fund will reopen on 1 July 2027."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["wellington"],"tags":["community"],"eligibility":"Applications are considered for events that optimise economic contribution, are high quality, have scope to grow, promote Masterton as an event destination, create a positive image, and grow community sense and engagement.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Masterton District Council Community Events Fund supports diverse and exciting events that contribute to district wellbeing and celebrate the culturally rich community. The 2026 fund has closed and will reopen on 1 July 2027.","source_url":"https://www.mstn.govt.nz/community/community-grants/community-events-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0373","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0373","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0373.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"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.mstn.govt.nz/community/community-grants/community-events-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"The 2026 Community Events Fund has closed for this funding year. This fund will reopen on 1 July 2027."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0373","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0158","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Mataura Catchment Group Grants","funder":{"name":"Environment Southland","slug":"environment-southland","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/environment-southland"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2027-07-31","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/funding-and-support/mataura-catchment-group-grants","excerpt":"Applications can be submitted any time by the deadline of 31st of July each year."},"amount":{"min":5000,"max":5000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["southland"],"tags":["environment","community"],"eligibility":"Catchment groups that are within the Mataura Catchment Freshwater Management Unit (FMU). Individual landowners are not eligible for funding, applications must be made through a catchment group.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Mataura Catchment Group Grant supports catchment groups within the Mataura Catchment FMU working on projects to protect and enhance Southland's environment, including water quality, climate resilience, biodiversity and soil conservation. Grants of up to $5,000 per catchment group per year are available, with applications due by 31 July each year.","source_url":"https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/funding-and-support/mataura-catchment-group-grants","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0158","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0158","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0158.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"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.es.govt.nz/about-us/funding-and-support/mataura-catchment-group-grants","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications can be submitted any time by the deadline of 31st of July each year."},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/funding-and-support/mataura-catchment-group-grants","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Up to $5,000 per catchment group, per year."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/funding-and-support/mataura-catchment-group-grants","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Catchment groups that are within the Mataura Catchment Freshwater Management Unit (FMU). 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