Age-friendly Fund Guidance 2026
Office for Seniors
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10 August 2026
Next review not yet scheduled
New Zealand
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Short Answer
Current Office for Seniors guidance for the 2026 Age-friendly Fund.
Key Points
- •Applications are open from 3 August to 30 September 2026.
- •Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000 excluding GST.
- •Eligible leads are councils, community organisations and registered nonprofits; businesses and individuals cannot apply.
- •A non-council applicant needs a letter of support from its local council chief executive.
- •The fund excludes existing services, commercial ventures and health-related work normally funded by Health NZ.
- •Projects may start after payment around early December 2026 and must finish by 31 December 2027.
Full Summary & Notes
Current Office for Seniors guidance for the 2026 Age-friendly Fund. It defines the $5,000-$20,000 grant range, eligible applicants, council-support requirement, assessment criteria, delivery period and exclusions that prevent a business or ordinary Health NZ service from being presented as an eligible community project.
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