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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
Across the year, generous donors contribute to the work of the Common Good Foundation. The funds received are distributed to grant applicants as Parish Grants and Community Grants.
Parish Grants: Be inspired by the words of Pope Francis who said "Dare to take a chance on love given and received freely. Go out to the peripheries, which are often filled with loneliness, sadness, inner wounds and loss of the zest for life. With your words and actions, pour the balm of consolation and healing on tormented hearts." Funds up to $12,500/ grant available.
Community Grants: We welcome applications from community groups and organisations for projects and initiatives.
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.
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 - $12,500 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
"Do not live entirely isolated, having retreated into yourselves... But gather instead to seek the common good together."
[Catechism of the Catholic Church 1005]
$1.4m
DISTRIBUTED IN GRANTS SINCE 2014
$1-10k
AVERAGE VALUE
OF GRANT
211
GRANTS DISTRIBUTED SINCE 2014
42
YEARS OF
GIVING
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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 Mother's Day.
07 856 6989
admin@commongood.org.nz
PO Box 4353, Hamilton 3247
New Zealand
Common Good Foundation
Registration Number CC21817
