The fund is distributed through seven regional Sponsorship Committees who manage, approve and support local sponsorship initiatives.
To be considered, your initiative must fall into one of four key areas.
To apply, please fill in the attached application form and send to your closest sponsorship committee.
Applications are accepted three times per year.
Over the past five years the Fonterra Grass Roots Fund has supported over 825 initiatives across New Zealand.
To help your understanding of the fund please view the FAQ's
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