About
The Central Energy Trust was created on the establishment of CentralPower Limited in 1993 in New Zealand. Originally holding a shareholding in CentralPower Limited, the Trust realized its interest in 2001 when Powerco merged with CentralPower Limited. The capital fund from this transaction has been invested in fixed interest securities and equities, with the resultant income available for distribution. The Trust provides grants to community, sporting, educational, cultural and health organisations within the Manawatu/Tararua regions for energy-related projects that benefit consumers of the former CentralPower/ElectroPower energy companies, as well as bursaries for students.
Funding Opportunities
Central Energy Trust Community Grants
The Central Energy Trust Community Grants program provides funding for energy-related projects in the Manawatu and Tararua area of New Zealand. The Trust considers applications for projects that benefit the community, assist business growth and economic development, or promote energy conservation within the former CentralPower catchment area. The program operates through two annual funding rounds with applications closing on May 1 and November 1. Recent funding rounds have demonstrated strong community support, with the November 2025 round approving $652,213 across 47 organizations. The Trust has a 77% success rate and average grants of approximately $28,698. Common funded projects include heat pumps, energy-related appliances, and event funding for sound and lighting costs. The program offers different application pathways including standard grants, grants under $5,000, and event-specific funding.
Central Energy Trust Community Grants
The Central Energy Trust provides grants for energy-related projects that benefit the consumers of the former CentralPower energy company in the Manawatu and Tararua regions. Trustees consider grant applications twice per year, with closing dates of 1 May and 1 November each financial year. Under the Trust Deed dated 20 July 1993, the Trustees have discretion to allocate funds for projects that are energy-related and benefit the specified community. The Trustees will have regard to the level of the applicant's contributions to project costs and may allocate a lesser amount than requested to ensure some grantee contribution. Applications to fund computers, data projectors and other short-life electronic equipment will not be accepted unless they are an integral part of an overall energy-related project.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 2
- Active Now
- 2
- Source Domain
- centralenergytrust.org.nz
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