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Apply for funding

Nominate a school or community group for a share of $30,000 distributed by MainPower each year. 2020 applications are open.

Can I nominate more than one group/school?

Yes. Please submit a separate form for each nomination and ensure that the correct contact person is included for each application.

Can I nominate a group/school I am not directly associated with?

Yes, please let us know of any community projects or not-for-profit organisations you think deserve a financial boost.Just ensure that you provide appropriate and correct contact details for the organisation or school.

$30,000 awarded to community groups and schools

A new batch of schools and charitable organisations have been named as recipients of the 2022 MainPower Community Fund.Since 2015, the Fund has distributed more than $190,000 to more than 170...

$30,000 awarded to local community groups and schools

Thirty North Canterbury schools and charitable organisations have been named as recipients of the 2019 MainPower Community Fund.North Canterbury’s electricity distributors, MainPower New Zealand...

MainPower teams up with Together Hurunui to tackle food insecurity in schools.

In 2022, Together Hurunui identified that food insecurity (lack of regular access to nutritious food) was a significant issue for schools in the Hurunui district. To help combat the issue, they...

My group/school has received funding in the past, can we apply again?

Successful groups are eligible to reapply for the fund once per calendar year. This enables us to ensure the funds are being evenly distributed around the region and on varying projects.   For example. If a community group or school applies for March 2024 and is successful, they would not be...