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.

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.

• Must be a RWNZ member, or have a RWNZ member apply on behalf.

Open 19 August 2026 to 30 September 2026

This fund aims to Assist a Year 9 or 10 student living away from home in a boarding situation with financial assistance. Click to see what is required.

Always open

This fund aims to assist in the education, health, and welfare of women and families in North Taranaki. Read more to see if you are eligible.

Open 19 August 2026 to 30 September 2026

This fund aims to Assist a Year 12 or 13 student living away from home in a boarding situation with financial assistance. Click to see what is required.

Open 19 August 2026 to 30 September 2026

This fund aims to Assist a Year 12 or 13 student living away from home in a boarding situation with financial assistance. Click to see what is required.

Open 16 January 2027 to 1 March 2027

This fund aims to assist tertiary students with purchase of resources and materials, including software. Read more to find out if you are eligible.

Open 16 January 2027 to 1 March 2027

This grant aims to assist tertiary students with their course costs. Read more to find out if you are eligible.

Open 16 January 2027 to 1 March 2027

This fund aims to assist those aged 25 and over who wish to further their skills, training or education. Read more to see if you are eligible.

Open 16 January 2027 to 1 March 2027

This fund aims to assist students undertaking a full-time course of at least one year in an agricultural subject. This includes related studies such as horticulture, veterinary, bee keeping, aqua farming and viticulture. Read more to see if you are eligible.

Open 19 August 2027 to 30 September 2027 (biennial grant)

This fund aims to Assist a Year 12 or 13 student living away from home in a boarding situation with financial assistance. Click to see what is required.

Open 20 May 2027 to 1 July 2027

This fund aims to offer people the opportunity to extend their education, specifically in nursing related courses of study. Read more to see if you are eligible.

Open 16 December 2026 to 10 February 2027

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.

Opens 2027

This fund is to encourage residents of the Wairarapa to undertake further education or training in land based courses either through University, polytechnics or other NZQA recognised Training organisations. It is expected that bursary recipients will ultimately seek employment in Wairarapa so the benefits of their learning can be passed on to the Wairarapa community and its industries.

Closed; Reopens 2027

This fund is to assist rural students based in the Wairarapa who are struggling to continue with their education for financial reasons, to help with Course associated costs.

Closed

The fund aims to assist individuals, groups and organisations in country areas and rural towns. Grants are made for projects and activities in the following categories: children, care, elderly, community, conservation, counselling and education.

Assistance is needed in the following categories: The welfare of children and the elderly. Community, Conservation, Education.

Read more to see if you are eligible.

Closed. Reopens November 2026

This fund aims to encourage residents of Hawke’s Bay to undertake further education or training in land-based courses, either through university or polytechnic institutes.

Bursary recipients will ideally seek employment in the Hawke’s Bay area to ensure that the benefits of their learning can be passed on to the Hawke’s Bay community and its industries. Read more to see if you are eligible.

Closed: Reopens 20 May 2027 to 1 July 2027

This fund aims to give people the opportunity to extend their education or training in order to improve their level of skills. Specifically those in smaller towns and rural areas on the West Coast of the South Island.

Closed: Reopens 18 September 2026 to 30 October 2026

This fund aims to assist applicants aged 25 years and over, who seek to extend their education or training in areas of study that will be of benefit rural communities.

This includes subjects such as midwifery, agriculture and horticulture. Read more to see if you are eligible.