Community supportTono āwhina
Apply for support
Fortune For Good provides support to individuals, families, community groups and charitable organisations across New Zealand. We focus on hardship relief and community impact, with a commitment to operating transparently and respectfully.
Who can apply · Mā tātou katoa
Support for people and communities.
Individuals & families
People experiencing financial hardship, urgent need or significant life circumstances who need practical support.
Community groups
Groups running community-driven projects, youth and family support, health and wellbeing initiatives.
Charitable organisations
Charities supporting essential living costs, emergency assistance and community impact aligned with our purpose.
What we support · Ngā take
What we can fund.
We assess every application on its merits. Priority goes to genuine financial hardship, urgent need or situations where support will create meaningful and measurable impact.
Financial hardship
Direct relief for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet.
Essential living costs
Help with the basics: food, power and the things a household cannot go without.
Emergency assistance
Fast, practical support when an urgent situation cannot wait.
Health & wellbeing
Support for health-related needs that lift the wellbeing of a whole family.
Youth & family support
Backing young people and families so the next generation can thrive.
Community-driven projects
Funding the initiatives communities build for themselves.
Community support initiatives
Backing community support initiatives that align with the Trust’s charitable purpose.
How it works · Mahi tika
How applications work.
01.
Check eligibility
Review the criteria below. Applications are open to individuals, families, community groups and charitable organisations across New Zealand.
02.
Submit application
Complete the online application. Tell us your situation, what support you need and how it will help.
03.
Internal review
Applications are reviewed internally by Fortune For Good representatives and trustees. We run funding rounds so we can respond promptly when funds are available.
Before you apply · Pātai mai
What you’ll need.
Eligibility
All applicants must:
- Be based in New Zealand
- Provide accurate and honest information
- Supply supporting documentation where requested
- Use any approved funding for the stated purpose
Supporting documents
Depending on your application, we may ask for:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of address
- Quotes or invoices (where relevant)
- Medical or support letters (where relevant)
- Budget breakdowns (for projects)
- Letters of recommendation or community support
- Evidence of financial hardship or emergency circumstances
Haere mai
Ready to apply?
Funding rounds open periodically so we can respond when funds are available. You can start a draft now and come back to submit when the next round opens.
Not sure if you qualify? Email info@fortuneforgood.org.nz.