How to apply
Completing a funding request
Funding requests can be made by completing an Individual or Organisation Funding Application Form and then emailing or posting it to the Trust.
You will need to provide:
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financial details,
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referees,
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supporting documents
Please be prepared to present your request in person if required. If successful you will also need to provide an accountability report within three months of receiving your donation.
Submission Closing Dates
Funding applications and sponsorship requests are considered bi-monthly by the Board of Trustees.
Closing dates for 2026/2027:
R1 – 1 June 2026
R2 – 3 August 2026
R3 – 5 October 2026
R4 – 23 November 2026
R5 – 1 February 2027
R6 – 5 April 2027
Sponsorships
The Waikato Farmers Trust sponsors Waikato based initiatives which focus on agriculture, education or supporting our local rural community.
Sponsorship applications can be made by providing a contract with clear details of the sponsorship request. Contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
2027 Tertiary Scholarship
The Waikato Farmers Trust is pleased to announce the opening of its annual Tertiary Scholarship Programme.
There are three scholarships valued at $7,000 each and are available to students from the Waikato (Waikato Regional Council boundary) who are undertaking tertiary study in 2027 in agriculture-related disciplines within New Zealand.
Applications close on 30 November 2026, and successful applicants will be notified by 23 December 2026.