The Tindall Foundation is a private, philanthropic family foundation working throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Their Vision is to support innovative, forward-thinking initiatives that make a positive difference for Aotearoa New Zealand in the areas of Whānau/Family, Community, and Environment. With their Purpose being to help build a stronger, more equitable Aotearoa by supporting initiatives that:
Have intergenerational impact
Deliver long-term benefits
Reduce inequality from grassroots to system-level change
The foundation's work is driven by a belief that all Kiwis should have the chance to achieve their full potential and contribute to a healthy, strong society. It appreciates the diverse needs of communities and aims to be a flexible and responsive funder.
The Tindall Foundation kindly makes funding available for the Tararua and Wairarapa areas to support local communities.
Tararua REAP and REAP Wairarapa are proud to be the Local Donation Managers in charge of distributing the available funds to our region through their Whānau/Family funding stream, supporting initiatives that support equity for Tamariki/children, Rangatahi/young people and their whanau/families.
The key areas for support are…
Parents, Caregivers & Young Children
Life’s Essential Needs
Identity & Social Cohesion
Resourced & Resilient communities
Rangatahi Empowerment & Pathways
(Environmental Initiatives will be referred to WWF NZ)
Tindall Foundation does not fund initiatives with a focus on health, disability, core education, sport and recreation, drama, art or performing arts, or any project that is part of core governmental funding.
Applying for funding
The 2026 funding round will open on 1 September 2026 and close on 20 October 2026.
The criteria and application forms are available for download, please click the button above.
For more information, please contact the Tindall Local Donation Manager at Tararua REAP:
Phone 06 374 6565