What is the Trade Me Property Community Grant Program?

The purpose of the program is to support Offices and their involvement in local community groups and other charitable causes by providing financial assistance directly to the Office.

Who is eligible to apply for a community grant?

Any Office. We are accepting one application per branch.

How do I apply?

Complete the application form on our website by Friday 27 October at 5pm.

What types of projects are eligible for funding?

The funding is designed to help you support community groups, initiatives or charities you are passionate about. This could be anything such as supporting your local school or kindergarten building a new playground, buying a defibrillator for your local surf club, or funding a tree-planting initiative in your local park.

Is there anything I can’t apply for funding for?

Any organisations funding or promoting political, religious or military pursuits.
Expenses or travel for personal fundraising efforts or personal activities where a community organisation has no involvement.

How much funding can I apply for?

You can apply for up to $5,000 (plus GST, if applicable). As part of the application form you will need to provide a breakdown of how the funding will be used. See examples below:

If the grant is for $5,000, you’ll need to add GST to the total amount.
If you need to purchase items and are requesting a grant amount for the reimbursement of these purchases, please make sure you add the GST portion from your purchases to the total amount so you receive the full amount, so the total of your invoice should match the total of all your purchases including the GST value.

Community Grants Program FAQs

Frequently asked questions