http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ebcf.nz en-us Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:17:01 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/169817/september-2026-newsletter/ This month we highlight:Community Keynote and Expo eventAnnual Dinner tickets on sale nowAnnual Impact Report and shaping our futureWills monthUpcoming events... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:57:19 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post169817 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/169801/local-business-leading-a-new-approach-to-giving-back/ A growing number of businesses are looking for ways to support their communities beyond sponsorships and one-off donations. For Whakatāne-based Gateway Funeral Services, that meant creating a permanent fund designed to benefit the Eastern Bay for years to come.... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:22:43 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post169801 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/168866/vernas-legacy-of-giving/ The story of Verna McDonnell's enduring gift to Ōpōtiki - As published in our 2026 Annual Impact Report... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:56:13 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post168866 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/168644/new-environmental-scholarship-launched/ Monkey Puzzle Tree is a weird name isn't it?The generous donor who established this fund spend time marveling at a Monkey Puzzle Tree in Glasgow, Scotland, wanted to name the scholarship something enduring and interesting.Having seen first-hand the need to consider our environment, this scholarship has been set-up to support local students from Whakatāne High School and Trident High School who are graduating and pursuing tertiary study in environmental science or related disciplines.The Mo... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:38:34 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post168644 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/168329/applications-open-for-2026-tertiary-scholarships/ The Eastern Bay Community Foundation is delighted to announce that applications for four local scholarship funds will open on 1 August 2026.Established through the generosity of local families and donors who are passionate about giving back, these scholarships aim to support our region’s talent, ease the financial burden of tertiary study, and encourage the next generation of Eastern Bay leaders to excel across a wide range of fields.If you or someone you know is pursuing tertiary education or... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:38:06 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post168329 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/167192/womens-impact-fund-reaches-record-56-000/ Our Women's Impact Fund celebrated a record-breaking year at its annual High Tea and Fund Reveal event held recently at the Whakatāne Surf Life Saving Club.Donors, trustees and supporters gathered to celebrate the power of collective giving, with a special appearance from East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick. Attendees heard that the fund had reached $54,800 during the event, before a few last-minute donations pushed the total to an impressive $56,000 overnight – the largest fuding pool raised sinc... Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post167192 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/167014/new-grants-hit-the-right-note/ A new fund established by one of the Eastern Bay’s most dedicated music advocates is set to help inspire the next generation of local musicians. Applications opened this week for the EBOP Music Development Fund, created by New Zealand Order of Merit recipient Warner Haldane to help aspiring musicians aged 10 to 25 develop their skills, experience and passion for music.... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:07:26 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post167014 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/166480/Ohope-beach-golf-links-development-fund-launches/ Staff and trustees of the Foundation met with Ōhope Beach Golf Links club members this week to showcase a new development fund.The Ōhope Beach Golf Links Development Fund has been launched to preserve the legacy of the Club, which has been a centrepoint of the Ōhope community for over 5o years. The new Development Fund has been established with the dual purpose of financially supporting specific projects, while also providing long-term sustainable funding for the Golf Club - ensuring the com... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:11 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post166480 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/166107/new-funding-opportunities-target-key-needs/ Mental health, the environment and youth support are key community needs being targeted in the Eastern Bay Community Foundation’s latest round of grants, which are open for application from June 1st to 30th.Local Charities, charitable trusts, and schools can apply for a share of the funding, which is made possible through endowment funds established by generous local donors. ... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post166107 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/166004/how-to-complete-a-grant-application/ Having trouble with your grant application? Here's a step by step guide to using our online portal.... Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:33:32 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post166004