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Community and Parish Grants for the Common Good
Bridging the gap between those who can give and those most in need
Thousands of children and families in our communities rely on the services supported by the Common Good Foundation. Many of these projects are led by volunteers – food banks, emergency housing, community centres, family support work, hospital and prison chaplaincies and youth ministry.
That means, your money goes directly to those who most need it. Donate to our Caring Sunday Annual Appeal in July and help us to help those in need around you. Through the act of together, we can nurture the common good.
About the Common Good Foundation
The Common Good Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that is part of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. We exist to encourage people to live out Catholic Care in Action and our work bridges the gap between those who can give and those most in need. Our grants programme hopes to empower smaller organisations that create a profound impact in their communities.
"Do not live entirely isolated, having retreated into yourselves... But gather instead to seek the common good together."
[Catechism of the Catholic Church 1005]
Grants Available
We welcome grant applications from organisations, community groups, and parishes (individual Catholic churches) who are doing good within the geographical area of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton.
Grants are typically between $1,500 - $10,000 each and are available through two pathways: Parish Grants and Community Grants.
*Applicants need to serve within the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton area or be a parish like those highlighted
$1.4m
DISTRIBUTED IN GRANTS SINCE 2014
$1-10k
AVERAGE VALUE
OF GRANT
211
GRANTS DISTRIBUTED SINCE 2014
42
YEARS OF
GIVING
Doing good -
Read our stories
From from food banks, community centres, family support work, youth development and mentoring programmes and much more, read about how the Common Good Foundation is helping community organisations to help others.
Orange Sky
Each week all over Aotearoa, hundreds of Orange Sky volunteers come together to ensure that people experiencing homelessness or hardship have a place to access essential services like regular laundry and shower services. Read more
2024 Grant Recipients
Congratulations to our 2024 grant recipients who include Kids in Need Waikato, Big Buddy Mentoring Trust, Hope Rising Charitable Farm Trust, MacKillop Catholic Youth, School Start 1st Impressions and many more. Read more
HELP US TO HELP OTHERS
Support the Common Good Foundation by donating today
MORE WAYS TO HELP
Do good while showing your love with a candle
Show your love this Mother's Day with our special edition Hope Candle. A collaboration between the Common Good Foundation and Downlights, these candles support young adults with Down syndrome and cognitive disabilities. All profits benefit the Common Good Foundation's grants programme.
Available in Vanilla Silk and Purple Orchid with natural patchouli oil, these candles are the perfect gift for Mum this Mother's Day.
07 949 6350
admin@commongood.org.nz
PO Box 4353, Hamilton 3247
New Zealand
Common Good Foundation
Registration Number CC21817
