What we fund
Each year, the Greytown Lands Trust determines its community funding allocation based on its financial position, available resources and strategic priorities.
Funding is directed towards initiatives that benefit the Greytown community, in accordance with Section 13 of the Greytown District Trust Lands Act 1979.
We distribute funding in two ways:
Contestable Funding – Grants available through an application process, with funding awarded at the Trustees' discretion.
Strategic Funding – Support for specific organisations, initiatives or projects identified by the Trustees as delivering significant community benefit.
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Each year, the Greytown Lands Trust provides significant financial support to the Greytown community through a range of funding programmes, grants and community initiatives.
Our funding is directed towards education, community wellbeing, sport and active recreation, as well as larger Projects of Substance that deliver lasting benefits to the Greytown district.
Funding allocations are determined by the Trustees, taking into account the Trust's strategic priorities, available resources and the needs of the community.
Education remains a key priority for the Trust, with a significant portion of our annual funding supporting local schools, students and educational opportunities.
This includes a hardship fund available to local schools to assist students in need, sponsorship for a Greytown student to attend the annual Outward Bound Korowai course, and ongoing support for the Kuranui College Breakfast Café and annual Matharapa event.
The Trust also offers two Tertiary Education Scholarships each year to support Greytown residents undertaking further study. The programme is open to eligible applicants of all ages, including those returning to study or pursuing a career change.
Expressions of Interest for our 2027 Tertiary Scholarships have now closed.
The Trust holds an annual community funding round, generally in June, supporting activities and projects that contribute to the social, cultural and environmental wellbeing of the Greytown district.
We also provide support for local community events and initiatives, including the Festival of Christmas and the annual Greytown Santa Parade.
A portion of our annual funding is allocated to Projects of Substance – larger community initiatives that deliver meaningful, long-term benefits to the Greytown district. We welcome opportunities to engage with local groups on projects that align with the Trust's strategic priorities.
The Trust holds two contestable Sport and Active Recreation funding rounds each year, supporting clubs, organisations and individuals involved in activities that benefit the Greytown community.
Funding is also available for eligible individuals representing their sport or activity at national or international level.
Our second Sport and Active Recreation funding round for 2026/27 is currently open, with applications closing at midday on Thursday 12 November 2026.
All funding applications are assessed against the relevant funding criteria and available budgets. Funding is contestable, and not all applications will necessarily be successful.
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Funding Opportunities
The Greytown Lands Trust offers three contestable funding programmes throughout the year. Applications are assessed against the relevant funding criteria, with funding awarded at the Trustees' discretion.
Community Funding – Supporting social, cultural and environmental projects that benefit the Greytown district.
2026 funding round closed.
Sport and Active Recreation – Supporting local clubs, organisations and individuals, including those competing at national or international level. Two funding rounds are held annually.
Round 1: Closed.
Round 2: Currently open – applications close midday Thursday 12 November 2026.
Tertiary Education Scholarships – Supporting Greytown residents of all ages pursuing tertiary study, including those returning to study or changing careers.
Expressions of Interest for the 2027 scholarships have closed.
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Two core criteria apply for an individual or organisation to be considered eligible to receive a grant:
An individual must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Trustees that they reside in the Greytown District.
An organisation must either be based in the Greytown District, or, if based elsewhere, must demonstrate that they operate within the district and provide a service or benefit to Greytown residents.
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Our funding strategies outline the Trust’s priorities and approach to providing funding across our various programmes. They help guide funding decisions and ensure our support is directed towards initiatives that deliver meaningful benefits to the community.
Our funding strategies are available to view and download below.
Sport and Active Recreation Funding Strategy
