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Welcome to ASB Community Trust Te Kaitiaki Putea o Tamaki o Tai Tokerau
ASB Community Trust is an independent grant-making organisation supporting the work of not-for-profit groups in Auckland and Northland. Founded on the sale of its shares in ASB bank, the Trust has made grants worth almost $800 million since being formed in 1988. Any incorporated society or charitable trust in Auckland and Northland can apply for funds, provided they are a not-for-profit organisation.
Under our Community Support Grants Programme, our grants are distributed across three funding areas:
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PlacesIn the Places funding area we aim to fund projects that conserve, preserve and develop our region's natural and physical environment, and cultural heritage. Find out more. |
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ParticipationIn the Participation funding area we aim to encourage and support people to be engaged in their communities through participation in artistic, cultural, recreational and sporting activities. Find out more. |
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People
In the People funding area we aim to support community organisations working to facilitate improved outcomes for high need communities in our region, or support strengths-based programmes that focus on positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. Find out more Education grants |
Latest grants
The latest list of grants results is now on our website. Find out more
Supporting Emerging Artists
We've just launched our latest publication: Supporting Emerging Artists: A Practical Guide. Find out more
New trustee appointed
ASB Community Trust extends a warm welcome to Vipan Garg, our newest Trustee. Find out more
He Korowai - housing heroes
He Korowai Trust are the heroes of the Far North, saving at least one home a week from mortgagee Find out more
Our Funding Framework
As well as our Community Support Grants Programme, our Funding Framework includes:
Catalyst for Change Programme
Under our Catalysts for Change Programme, we will identify and address the issues facing our region by funding organisations in a sustained way over a number of years. This targeted approach will include support to increase organisations' capacity to deliver. The intention is to create significant positive change through supporting innovative projects and practices.
Key Community Partnership Programme
Under our Key Community Partnerships Programme, we will work in partnership with organisations where there is a shared vision for positive outcomes for our communities.
Iconic and Innovative Projects Programme
The Trust wants to be a pro-active collaborator, funding iconic projects which will create a significant positive impact for the communities of Auckland and Northland. These iconic and innovative grants will be for significant regional projects, with intergenerational benefit and wide impact.
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