Funds and Grants
We have various grants available throughout the year. Please review eligibility criteria carefully and answer in as much detail as possible.
Hawke's Bay Primary Industries Tertiary Bursary
Open 8 October 2026 to 15 January 2027
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.
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.
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.
Must be a RWNZ member, or have a RWNZ member apply on behalf.
North Taranaki Provincial Holiday Cottage Investment Fund
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.