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. Successful applicantcan receive up to $1,000 to fund community-focused initiatives. 

Applications for our first funding round for 2026 have closed. Keep an eye out for updates on our next funding round. 

How to apply

Simply submit your application online by completing the form once applications open.  

We’ll review your application and be in touch to let you know the outcome. 

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!  

Funding rounds 

Applications open: 1 March and 1 September – yearly 

Applications close: 31 March and 30 September – yearly 

Recipients announced: April and October – yearly 

Focus areas and priorities

We prioritise projects and events that:

  • Benefit our communities 
  • Are offered free of charge
  • Support community wellbeing and help strengthen communities.

If your organisation, project or activity aligns with our focus areas and is positively contributing to our communities, we want to hear from you.  

What we don’t sponsor

We’re unlikely to sponsor:

  • Travel and accommodation costs
  • Ongoing operating expenses
  • Financial support for an individual.
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.  
Waipa Networks