Open to any group or organisation that has a positive impact on communities, cultural and societal causes. The winner will receive $2,500 cash, and Canon Product valued up to $2,500.
Open to any project run by a primary, secondary, or tertiary school/educational institution. The winner will receive $2,500 cash, and Canon Product valued up to $2,500.
Open to any group or organisation that supports and protects the environmental sustainability of the community. The winner will receive $2,500 cash, and Canon Product valued up to $2,500.
Open to any group or organisation that supports the indigenous culture of Aotearoa, New Zealand. The winner will receive $2,500 cash, and Canon Product valued up to $2,500.
Ko Wai Au is a local community organisation with a vision to empower all rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (family) to have the skills, tools, and self-awareness to thrive independently. Their team provide practical support such as, CV creation, training pathways, budgeting and St John first aid courses to help rangatahi develop life skills, pride, and stronger community connections. Canon’s Grant will fund equipment to document their work through social media, aiming to attract more community support while providing participants with a platform to share feedback.
Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi, is a climate education hub empowering tamariki and rangatahi to lead climate-positive futures through hands-on, hope-filled learning, grounded in mātauranga Māori, science, and community action. Working with over 60 schools and 20 partner organisations, they offer real-world experiences in habitat restoration, food systems, energy, biodiversity, and student-led projects. Canon’s Grant will fund equipment to record education programmes and community events. The footage will be uploaded to their website, extending the programme's reach beyond its current participants.
The Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to protecting Aotearoa’s butterfly and moth species. With 90% of our Lepidoptera species only found in New Zealand, their team’s mission is to ensure our local ecosystems support thriving moth and butterfly populations and aim to increase community awareness and engagement to support their work. The Grant would be used to support their ongoing kaupapa and the Butterfly Discovery Project, which combines DNA science and photography to uncover and document unidentified and endemic species.
Deaf Way NZ is an Aotearoa based charity committed to creating awareness and information equity for the Deaf community. Turi Māori and Pasifika peoples are overrepresented in the Deaf community and face many barriers to accessing information and support. Their team create and teach free online courses, covering important topics such as budgeting, health, and self-advocacy. Their team also offer courses covering the Deaf and Turi Māori community to educate the people of Aotearoa and foster a more inclusive society. Deaf Way will use its Canon Grant to support the production of a new course on financial literacy, aimed at supporting Deaf and Turi Māori.