We have a clear focus on providing grants to reputable community-based organisations which need funding for projects and initiatives designed to benefit as many people as possible. We will prioritise applications that demonstrate that their grant will have the widest community impact.

As we develop over time, our focus may change to reflect the focus and interests of those contributing to and guiding the Harcourts Foundation.

Harcourts New Zealand team members donate a percentage of their commission from the sale of properties and these funds are administered by the Harcourts Foundation. Every dollar donated goes into communities where they’re needed.

The contributing offices know their local communities best and decide which charities, groups or projects they wish to support in their area. Examples include local schools, surf lifesaving clubs, Riding for the Disabled, Hospice and other small charities which struggle to find funding.

• You need to be either a registered charity, school or have IRD Donee Status to receive a grant.
• Grant applications must be for a specific project, item, or initiative.
• Requests for the project, item or initiative must be scheduled to occur within six months of receiving the grant.
• Grants will not be given for items already purchased or initiatives/projects already held.
• If the grant is not used for the purpose for which it was applied, the funds MUST be returned so we can provide the
  grant to another group elsewhere.
• If you are a branch of an organisation or charity where another branch has been successful in achieving a grant from us in the past:
  • this does not mean you automatically qualify for a grant; and
  • each application will be considered independently based on funds available and circumstances at the time.
• Please attach a quote with your grant application which matches the dollar amount you are requesting. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications without a quote.

• The advancement of social and community welfare in New Zealand
• The relief of poverty in New Zealand
• The care, support and protection of the aged, children, and young people and people with disability in New Zealand
• The promotion of community development to enhance social and economic participation in New Zealand
• The promotion and fostering of art and culture in New Zealand
• The promotion of education in New Zealand including the establishment and support of schools, universities and other educational establishments
• The provision of facilities for the education of pupils of schools, universities or other education establishments

Please do not submit funding requests for:

• Individual needs – such as salaries and wages. Our focus is on supporting as many people as possible within our communities.
• Administrative or operational costs.
• Overseas or other travel costs.
• Religious, political, or hobby causes or activities.
• Marketing/advertising (i.e. printing, clothing).
• Catering

The purpose for which the funds are sought doesn’t fit into the Foundation’s objectives.