Applications open for Harcourts Foundation Grant (New Zealand)

Deadline: 09-Nov-2026

The Harcourts Foundation Grants support community groups, schools, charities and local initiatives across New Zealand. Funding helps organisations respond to community needs, support people experiencing hardship, strengthen local wellbeing and provide essential resources, including equipment for hospice services.

About the Harcourts Foundation

The Harcourts Foundation is the charitable arm of Harcourts and provides financial assistance and other support to organisations and communities across New Zealand. The Foundation focuses on helping people in need and supporting initiatives that create positive outcomes at the local community level. Its support extends to: - Community groups - Schools - Charities - Local community initiatives - Crisis appeals - Communities affected by hardship or emergencies - Hospice organisations The Foundation has distributed more than $10 million to more than 1,300 community group applicants, demonstrating its long-term commitment to community support in New Zealand. What Does the Harcourts Foundation Fund? The Foundation supports a broad range of community needs. Recent grants have helped organisations purchase essential resources and deliver initiatives that benefit vulnerable people and local communities.

Supported areas may include:

- Community wellbeing initiatives - Youth services and activities - School programmes and projects - Volunteer-led initiatives - Support services for people experiencing hardship - Community development activities - Essential equipment and resources - Crisis and emergency responses Funding priorities can vary depending on the specific grant round and the needs identified by the Foundation. Hospice New Zealand Grants Programme One of the Foundation’s major national partnerships is with Hospice New Zealand. Through this partnership, the Hospice NZ Grants Programme provides funding to member hospices to purchase equipment that improves patient care and supports hospice services. Examples of equipment supported through the programme include: - Hospital beds - Mobility equipment - Syringe drivers - Medical equipment - Treatment room furniture - Other essential patient-care resources The Hospice NZ Grants Programme is specifically available to member hospices across New Zealand. Who Is Eligible? The Harcourts Foundation supports eligible community-focused organisations and initiatives across New Zealand.

Potential applicants include:

- Community groups - Registered charities - Schools - Local community organisations - Other eligible community initiatives - Member hospices applying through the Hospice NZ Grants Programme Applicants should confirm that their organisation meets the Foundation’s requirements before submitting an application. Eligibility requirements and funding priorities may differ between grant rounds. Organisations should therefore review the current application information before applying. Why the Harcourts Foundation Grants Matter Community organisations often provide essential services but may lack sufficient funding to purchase equipment, deliver programmes or respond to emerging needs. The Harcourts Foundation helps address these gaps by providing support for initiatives that have a direct community benefit.

The funding can help organisations:

- Improve services for vulnerable people - Purchase essential equipment - Strengthen community programmes - Support children and young people - Improve community wellbeing - Respond to local hardship and emergencies - Enhance patient care in hospice settings - Build stronger and more resilient communities How to Apply for Harcourts Foundation Grants Applicants should follow the Foundation’s current eligibility and application process.

Step 1: Check Your Organisation’s Eligibility

Confirm that your organisation falls within the types of community groups, schools, charities or initiatives supported by the Foundation. Hospices should confirm their eligibility for the separate Hospice NZ Grants Programme where applicable.

Step 2: Check the Current Grant Round

Review the current application round and confirm: - Opening and closing dates - Funding priorities - Eligible activities - Application requirements - Supporting documentation requirements Grant rounds and application dates may change, so applicants should rely on the current information provided by the Foundation.

Step 3: Prepare Your Application

Clearly explain:

- What your organisation does - The community need being addressed - What funding is required for - Who will benefit - How the funding will improve outcomes - Why the requested support is important Applications should provide a clear connection between the proposed expenditure and the community benefit.

Step 4: Submit the Application

Complete the application through the Foundation’s designated application process before the applicable deadline. Applicants should ensure that all required information and supporting documents are provided. Tips for a Strong Application Applicants can improve their applications by clearly demonstrating the need for funding and the expected community impact.

Consider the following tips:

- Clearly identify the problem or community need. - Explain exactly how the funding will be used. - Identify the people or communities who will benefit. - Provide realistic and measurable outcomes. - Explain why the project or equipment is important. - Demonstrate the organisation’s ability to deliver the proposed initiative. - Check all eligibility requirements before applying. - Submit the application before the closing date. - Keep supporting documentation clear and relevant. For equipment requests, explain how the equipment will improve service delivery, safety, accessibility or outcomes for beneficiaries. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applicants should avoid:

- Applying without checking eligibility - Requesting funding for activities outside the current funding priorities - Providing insufficient information about community need - F