# Lottery Fund 2026-2027

**Source Organisation:** Department of Internal Affairs
**Publication Date:** 2026
**Original Source URL:** https://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/lottery-fund
**Category:** funding-finance
**Document Type:** Tracker
**Document ID:** doc-0552
**Tags:** #funding-finance #NZ #Lottery-Fund #community-grants #nonprofit #community-connection

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## Key Facts & Findings

- Round one is open from 22 July to 18 August 2026; round two runs from 2 to 29 September 2026.
- A nonprofit legal entity must lead and may collaborate with other organisations.
- Operational funding for qualifying community support services may be multi-year for up to three years.
- Grant-funded community activity must remain distinct from billable Health NZ or ACC services.

## Summary & Research Notes

Current consolidated Lottery Fund route for public-benefit community projects, qualifying community-support operating costs, facilities and disability equipment. It is a potential nonprofit-led community layer for PiP, not a way to fill a government-contract shortfall or fund private gain.

## Evidence & Quality Scores

- **Authority Score:** 5/100
- **Freshness Score:** 5/100
- **Relevance Score:** 5/100
- **Knowledge Base Value:** 5/100
- **Target Audience:** Nonprofit community organisations and collaborating delivery partners