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Nominate a school or community group for a share of $30,000 distributed by MainPower each year. 2020 applications are open.
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Nominate a school or community group for a share of $30,000 distributed by MainPower each year. 2020 applications are open.
As we receive so many nominations for schools, understanding exactly what the funds would be used for will help to differentiate when shortlisting finalists. This will help North Canterbury voters to make a more informed decision on where to cast their vote rather than simply selecting the name...
Absolutely, let us know about all the great things your group is doing for North Canterbury.
Yes. Please submit a separate form for each nomination.
Yes, please let us know of any community projects or not-for-profit organisations you think deserve a financial boost.
Absolutely. Please feel free to share the good news with your networks and encourage people to vote.Please ensure that you are asking only those who are residing within the MainPower Network to vote and that they are only voting once per person.
MainPower's Community Fund has supported 50 different community groups and school projects since starting in 2015.
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...
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...
The $40,000 will be allocated between not-for-profit community groups and schools. The amount each community not-for-profit group or school gets depends on what they are applying for, the number of votes they received and whether their projects will have a significant impact on the community.