Open Call for Tindall Foundation Funding (New Zealand)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026

The Tindall Foundation Funding for Taranaki supports charities, voluntary organisations, and community groups working to improve intergenerational wellbeing across the Taranaki region. The funding is designed for community-led initiatives that create lasting benefits for people, whānau, tamariki, rangatahi, and local communities. Approximately $46,000 is distributed each year through the annual funding round. Supported projects should align with The Tindall Foundation’s vision of Intergenerational Wellbeing for Aotearoa, with an emphasis on essential needs, cultural identity, youth empowerment, strong families, and resilient communities.

About The Tindall Foundation Funding for Taranaki

The Tindall Foundation Funding for Taranaki is managed locally by the Taranaki Foundation, which acts as the Local Donation Manager for the region. The partnership is intended to strengthen community-led solutions that contribute to long-term wellbeing throughout Taranaki. Rather than focusing only on short-term outcomes, the funding supports initiatives that can help create stronger and more resilient communities over time. What Is Intergenerational Wellbeing? The funding is based on The Tindall Foundation’s vision of Intergenerational Wellbeing for Aotearoa. This approach recognises that the wellbeing of children, young people, families, and communities is connected across generations. Projects are therefore encouraged to address underlying needs, strengthen relationships and identity, and build local capacity for sustainable community development. What Projects Does the Funding Support? Funding is directed towards community-led initiatives that contribute to one or more of the following areas: - Supporting parents, carers, and young children. - Giving tamariki strong starts in life. - Improving equitable access to essential needs. - Supporting safe housing. - Improving access to nourishing food. - Supporting reliable energy access. - Strengthening cultural identity. - Building social cohesion. - Fostering identity and belonging. - Empowering rangatahi to lead fulfilling and empowered lives. - Building resilient and well-resourced communities. - Developing locally led solutions for long-term sustainability. Projects should demonstrate how they will create meaningful and lasting benefits for people and communities across Taranaki. How Much Funding Is Available? Approximately $46,000 is distributed each year through the annual funding round. The funding is intended to support community-led initiatives across Taranaki that align with the objectives and priorities of The Tindall Foundation. Because the annual funding pool is limited, applicants should clearly demonstrate the community need being addressed and explain how their proposed initiative will contribute to intergenerational wellbeing. Who Can Apply? The funding is aimed at organisations working within the Taranaki community.

Eligible applicants include:

- Taranaki-based charities. - Voluntary organisations. - Community groups. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that their work benefits people, whānau, and communities within the Taranaki region. Key Funding Priorities The Tindall Foundation’s intergenerational wellbeing approach focuses on several interconnected priorities. Strong Starts for Tamariki Projects may support parents, carers, and young children and help tamariki receive a strong start in life. Access to Essential Needs Initiatives may help people access essentials such as safe housing, nourishing food, and reliable energy. Identity and Belonging Funding can support initiatives that strengthen cultural identity, belonging, relationships, and social cohesion. Empowered Rangatahi Projects can focus on young people and help rangatahi develop the confidence, opportunities, and support needed to lead empowered lives. Resilient Communities The programme also supports locally led approaches that build stronger, better-resourced, and more resilient communities. What Is Not Funded? The Tindall Foundation Funding for Taranaki does not support several types of activities or applicants.

Funding is not available for:

- Core public health services. - Core education services. - Sports. - Recreation. - Arts. - Overseas initiatives. - Travel. - Buildings. - Land. - Large capital assets. - Animal charities. - Individuals. - Religious causes. - Political causes. Applicants should ensure that their proposed project has a clear community wellbeing focus and does not primarily fall into one of these excluded categories. Restrictions on Core Public Services The programme does not fund core public health or education services. This means organisations should distinguish between community-led initiatives that complement or address community needs and activities that are part of the core delivery responsibilities of public health or education services. Capital and Infrastructure Restrictions

Funding is not available for:

- Buildings. - Land. - Large capital assets. Applicants should therefore focus their proposals on community-led activities, services, initiatives, and approaches that contribute directly to the programme’s intergenerational wellbeing objectives. Can Organisations Reapply? Yes. Organisations can reapply annually. However, funding is typically not available for more than three consecutive years. Organisations seeking continued support should therefore demonstrate the ongoing relevance and impact of their work while recognising that the programme generally limits support beyond three consecutive years. How to Prepare a Strong Application Applicants should clearly connect their proposed project with the principles of intergenerational wellbeing.

A strong application should explain:

- What community need the project addresses. - Who will benefit from the initiative. - How the project supports people, whānau, tamariki, rangatahi, or communities. - How the initiative improves access to essential needs or strengthens wellbeing.