For 2023, there are again three categories of grants available and they could be an Individual project, a larger group initiative or a special bespoke project. Topics may include any educational project or professional development activity focused on education and workforce health and well-being.
Category 1: Individual Grants
We are looking for applications from individuals for amounts from $3,000 up to a maximum of $12,000 for one year. These grants are designed to provide individuals with support for:
(a) Further study towards recognised qualifications in cases of financial hardship. They are available for someone who is currently, or planning to study for a tertiary qualification, but due to real financial hardship their plans have been disrupted?
(b) Professional development activities in New Zealand or overseas. They are available for someone planning to undertake professional development activities but need funding to make it happen
(c) Small projects. They are available for that great idea that could make a real difference but needs funding to make it happen. We understand that providing grants to fund small projects can transform a great idea into a real game changer that may benefit their sector or wider community.
Category 2: Group Grants
We are looking for applications from groups of individuals or eligible New Zealand based organisations for amounts from $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000 for one year. These grants are designed to support larger team-based projects or to support conferences.
Like the individual grants all applications need to demonstrate how the outcomes could address and contribute towards increased knowledge and understanding of topical issues which could include:
- The future of work – e.g. work life balance/workload/life-long learning
- Wellbeing – e.g. enabling employees to thrive/focus on stress and burn out
- Equity – e.g. Te Tiriti/gender equality/pay equity
Category 3: Special Grants
We are looking for applications for groups planning a “special” project that requires a bespoke funding solution.
We understand that projects targeting the “Big Issues” require a bespoke funding solution to deliver great outcomes, e.g. they may be for greater amounts and/or cover multiple years. Normally these will be multi-year research or implementation projects.
Who Can Apply?
HealthCarePlus was established in 1963 by the Education Unions – PPTA, NZEI, TEU, ISEA, TIASA and the Public Service Association (PSA). So, we strongly encourage our HealthCarePlus Members, their family and Members of our Union Owners to apply. In accordance with charities legislation the grants are open to anyone who is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident to apply too.
Our 2023 Funding is open
For Individual Grants, Applications open at 9am on 25th July 2022 and close at 5pm on 23th September 2022.
For Group & Special Grants, Expression of Interests open at 9 am 25th July 2022 and close at 5pm 15th August 2022.
Only shortlisted Group or Special Grants applicants will be contacted by 2nd September and invited to submit a Full Application. Full Applications close at 5pm on 23rd September 2022. All successful applicants will be notified by the Grants Committee by 28th October 2022.
For more details about our Grant Categories, please visit Grants for Good website.
