Waikato Funding Report 2026

A collaborative group of Waikato funders has released the first region-wide analysis of philanthropic funding in the Waikato, examining 4,894 grants worth more than $82.7 million distributed between April 2025 and March 2026. The report provides a valuable snapshot of where funding is flowing across communities, causes and places throughout the region.

As funders with a shared commitment to the Waikato, we welcome the clearer picture this report provides. Understanding where funding is reaching communities, and where gaps may exist, gives us a stronger evidence base for future decisions and collaboration.

The report is intended to spark conversation rather than draw conclusions about individual funders. It offers an important starting point for understanding regional funding patterns and exploring how, together, we can make our collective funding as effective and responsive as possible for Waikato communities.

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