Funds and Grants

We have various funds and grants available to apply for throughout the year. Each fund and grant have a different closing date, amount, and eligibility criteria. You can see more grants by clicking the ‘older posts’ button in the bottom lefthand corner, or by searching specific grants.

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Nelson Provincial Centennial Leadership Scholarship

Open 12 September 2025 to 30 October 2025

For one hundred years Rural Women New Zealand has provided connection, support and given a voice to rural women, their families and communities across New Zealand. Our members are influential across all levels of society.

To celebrate the Centennial of Rural Women New Zealand, Nelson Provincial, which covers the area from Maruia to the Whangamoa Saddle, would like to offer a leadership scholarship of $3000.00. Applications are sought from interested candidates living within these boundaries who wish to develop and extend their leadership training to better contribute to their community both as an individual and as a leader.

The intention of the scholarship is to make leadership more accessible and help candidates enhance their skills, build networks and gain confidence in their communication and decision-making abilities.

Read more to see if you are eligible.

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Community Fund

Always open

This fund aims to assist a person or group, who may be facing a natural disaster and/or going through a particularly difficult circumstance where assistance is needed. This includes:

  • Families in time of natural disaster – fire, flood etc.

  • The elderly, the young, or any family or person for their particular need.

Read more to see if you are eligible.

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Adverse Events Relief Fund

Always open

This fund aims to assist rural individuals, families and households after a declared adverse event such as drought, fires, floods or earthquakes. The fund has a particular emphasis on (though is not limited to) supporting women and children.

Community groups may also apply for funding to assist communities in recovery from a declared adverse event or state of emergency.

Read more to see if you are eligible.

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Norma Evans Education Award (Region 5 Rimanui)

Open 16 December 2025 to 10 February 2026

This fund aims to encourage women seeking advancement in the workforce to obtain qualifications to improve their career opportunities, independence and career development.

This grant will be awarded to one applicant each year, and women who wish to complete a tertiary study programme to assist in their entry into, or return to, the workforce are invited to apply. Read more to see if you are eligible.

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