GGTB annual grants are now open for 2026 funding of projects
GGTB – Grants for 2026
Grants are now open for application from LCNZ congregations for finding of projects in 2026.
Major grants are available from the Gateway Gift and payable quarterly in 2026. The grants need to show the following:
All applications must include:
- Detailed description of the project
- Is it necessary,
- why is a grant needed).
- Anticipated outcomes and goals of the project
- Specific
- Measurements
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Timely
- Compliance with the Mission Strategic Directions (2025)
- Detailed project budget
- Timeline for the project
- Quotes if applicable to your project
- Current financial statements for the entity including all associated and separate trusts (ie all bank accounts, legacies, investments etc)
- Sustainability of the programme
- Number of years the grant will be required
- Timeframe for funding drawdown including across all years for the application
- Bank account details for receiving your grant monies
- List of personnel connected to and responsible for the project
Application forms can be uploaded from here: Forms – Lutheran Church of New Zealand
Minor grants will also be available in 2026 up to $8,000 per project.
Other funds that may be suitable for grants are:
Dawn Corry Music Scholarships
The Dawn Corry Musician’s Scholarship Fund honours the services of the late Dawn Corry (1941-2008) as an organist/pianist to various congregations of the Lutheran Church of New Zealand with a scholarship which will support musicians within congregations of the LCNZ as they further their studies, to equip themselves to play music within the worship life of their congregation.
A maximum amount of $1000 may be awarded in one year
Estate of Martha Louise Hintz Fund
This fund has been established to facilitate the improvement, repair and maintenance of churches and other buildings owned and used by the Lutheran Church of New Zealand. Depending on the amount of money required, up to 100 per cent of a project’s costs may be met by the Hintz Fund.
Approximately $5300 is available from this fund annually.
Other LCNZ/LLL Funds:
Te Punga Memorial Fund
The Hamuera and Lydia Te Punga Memorial Fund was established in 2022 to honour the service of the Reverend Hamuera Hautu Irirangi Te Punga and Mrs Lydia Te Punga within the Lutheran Church of New Zealand (1913-1951). Its objects are designed to reflect their ministries among the people of Te Hahi Rutana o Aotearoa.
Applications to this fund will need to meet at least one of the following three objects. The objects of the fund are:
- To support the training in New Zealand of members of the LCNZ to serve in any form of ministry supported by the LCNZ. Support may be in the form of educational costs and/or a living allowance;
- To support the training and education of members, ministers, and prospective ministers for service in the Lutheran Church in the specific context of te ao Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand;
- To support the theological education of members of the LCNZ seeking theological education that is delivered outside New Zealand.
Hetty Gudopp Fund
This fund has been established to facilitate longer-term mission or ministry projects, where there is no other source of funding available within the Lutheran Church of New Zealand. Depending on the amount of money required, up to 100 per cent of a project’s costs may be met by the Hetty Gudopp Fund.
Approximately $4300 is available from this fund annually.
Lilian Schwarz Fund
This fund has been established to provide financial support for Christian education programs directed toward persons less than 30 years of age. These include programs approved by the Lutheran Church of New Zealand and operating within New Zealand, or for New Zealand-domiciled people to attend overseas.
Approximately $4700 is available from this fund annually.
Project James Fund
This fund has been established to provide financial support for one-off mission or ministry projects, where there is no other source of funding available within the Lutheran Church of New Zealand. These may include training programs approved by the Lutheran Church of New Zealand and operating within New Zealand, or for New Zealand-domiciled people to attend overseas.
Approximately $4200 is available from this fund annually.
Please refer to the appropriate application forms (Forms – Lutheran Church of New Zealand) for specific application forms, dates and requirements.
