LEVEL ONE SPONSORSHIPS
Is your organisation making a difference in the community? Would an extra financial boost help your mahi?
We’d love to support the amazing mahi you’re doing.
Each year, we run two community funding rounds, offering up to $10,000 to support important community projects that need financial assistance. Each successful applicant can receive up to $1,000 to fund community-focused initiatives.
Applications for our second funding round open on 1 December 2025 (recipients will be announced in January 2026).
How to apply:
Applications open: 1 December 2025
Applications close: 31 December 2025
Recipients announced: January 2026
Whether your project focuses on energy hardship, education, future technology, or any other area that benefits our community, we encourage you to apply.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!
Focus areas and priorities
We prioritise projects and events that:
- Benefit Waipā communities
- Are offered free of charge
- Support community wellbeing and help strengthen communities
What we don’t sponsor
We’re unlikely to sponsor:
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Ongoing operating expenses
- Financial support for an individuals
Application guidelines:
If your organisation, project or activity is aligned with our focus areas and is positively contributing to the Waipā community, we want to hear from you.
Applying is easy
Simply submit your application online by completing the form.
We’ll review your application and be in touch to let you know the outcome.
Please note: As much as we’d love to support every project and event, we receive many requests throughout the year. Unfortunately, we can’t support every opportunity.
Our latest recipients
We’re pleased to announce the recipients from our latest round of sponsorships, which closed on 31 December 2024.
Community Sponsorship Level 1
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