2026 Funding Initiative
For 2026 The Sutherland Self Help Trust will continue to fund projects that provide an investment into the future of the community through a focus on education and health (including neurodiversity initiatives) for children under 12.
The Trust recognises the need in our communities for children to have a strong start in life, and by focusing on projects that are directed at improve the education and health outcomes for children we believe this will have long lasting benefits for not only children, but their family / whānau and communities.
Selected organisations will be invited to apply for Grants in 2026. These organisations will be contacted directly by the end of January.
Projects eligible for consideration should have a direct impact on the community and address a community need. Your project should be adding additional capacity and support to your community. The projects should deliver a benefit for the community over 12 – 36 months.
Eligible funding would include;
- improvements or additions to buildings & properties;
- for technology and hardware that will improve services to the community;
- courses that deliver a service direct to the community and will have lasting impacts;
- workshops that will enhance staff education;
- other projects that deliver a benefit for the community for over 12 months
In 2026 we will not fund
- operating expenses and salaries;
- research;
- staff vehicles;
- vehicle operation;
- administration and rent costs;
- office equipment, furniture and office technology;
- upgrades to websites and databases.
Please ensure your application is for projects/initiatives that directly provide services to children under 12.
