Lottery Fund 2026-2027
Department of Internal Affairs
Sector evidence
Sector body
10 August 2026
Next review not yet scheduled
New Zealand
High confidence
published
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Short Answer
Current consolidated Lottery Fund route for public-benefit community projects, qualifying community-support operating costs, facilities and disability equipment.
Key Points
- •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.
Full Summary & 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.
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