Your donation supported these organisations in 2020
Thanks to your care and support, over 60 grants were given to charities and agencies throughout greater Auckland to help families, people and communities in need. This need intensified with COVID-19. To respond quickly to this increase in support, the Caring Foundation brought forward the payment of grants by over two months. We wanted to better support our agencies during challenging and uncertain times. Thank you for making this happen. It’s because of you that we could help our families. Our grateful thanks also to the Tindall Foundation and the Holzer Family Trust for their financial assistance.
Check out the 69 organisations your gift supported this year.
The Catholic Caring Foundation is the Catholic Bishop of Auckland's 
philanthropic arm.
The Foundation supports Catholic and local social service providers that strengthen or support families, individuals and communities in need who are located within the Auckland Catholic Diocese. (From the Far-North to Pukekohe, across to Thames and the Coromandel.)
Grants are usually for sums up to $15,000 for one year.
In 2020, the Foundation, through donations from donors, The Tindall Foundation, other trusts, parishes and schools, and bequests, distributed grants to over 60 organisations throughout the Auckland diocese.
Grant application opening dates
Our grants application round for 2021 is now open and will close on Friday 9th of April at noon.
Applications need to be emailed to info@caringfoundation.org.nz
Application process, 2021
To submit a grant application, you will need the following:
- A completed and signed grant application form, 2021.
- A pre-printed deposit slip for your organisation's bank account.
- Dated references (less than 12 months old) from other non-affiliated service providers.
- A copy of your most recent annual financial statements.
- Any other relevant information that demonstrates the value of your organisation is contributing to your community. (Examples include your Annual Report, feedback survey results, performance evaluation results, testimonials etc.)
The Foundation does not fund the following:
- Staff development
- Conferences
- Travel
- Fundraising
- Capital raising
- Major maintenance.
The Foundation typically does not fund national organisations, affiliates of national organisations or organisations providing fee-based services to the charitable sector.
Categories the Foundation funds:
For a full list of categories the Foundation funds, please click here.
You will need to refer to this list to complete your grant application.
Accountability reports for grants received in 2020
All successful grant recipients are required to complete a grant accountability.
The social impact accountability report is due by Wednesday the 24th of Feb, 2021.
Please click here to download the social impact accountability report for grants received in 2020.
Please note that if you wish to apply for a grant in 2021 you must complete the social impact accountability report.
