The Annette Presley Dream Foundation welcomes applications with a focus on supporting charitable purposes, within New Zealand.
Alongside this, the Foundation is dedicated to supporting grassroots community groups championing compassion, connection, and meaningful change. By uplifting people and strengthening communities, we aim to create a ripple effect of positive impact transforming not only individual lives but the future of New Zealand and the world.
The minimum grant amount is $10,000.
Our Focus Areas
Applicants: please note
The Annette Presley Dream Foundation, welcome applications with a focus on supporting charitable purposes, within New Zealand.
Applications are welcome for grants from $10,000.
Before completing the application form, please ensure you read the following eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
As part of our commitment to fostering sustainable, compassionate, and equitable communities, we prioritise funding for initiatives that align with one or more of the following focus areas:
Empowering Young Women - through health, education, leadership, and wellbeing initiatives.
Strengthening local communities – by funding grassroots, community-led projects that address social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Important Note:
All projects must demonstrate alignment with at least one of our charitable purposes and must serve communities within New Zealand. Priority will be given to initiatives with strong community involvement, measurable impact, and a clear plan for delivery and sustainability.
You are eligible if you can answer yes to the following:
Is your organisation a New Zealand registered charity?
Is your organisation New Zealand based, and funds will be used in New Zealand?
Must provide a New Zealand bank account in the name of your organisation.
Can your organisation demonstrate stable financial viability?
You are aware that producing receipts, accountability reports and an audio visual/written presentation (within six months) regarding the use of funds are conditions of receiving a grant.
You agree to the Annette Presley Dream Foundation promoting the granting of the award across its social media platforms.
What we do not fund:
Individuals.
Professional / Elite sports people or teams.
Overseas travel and accommodation.
Political purposes.
To support your application please have the following documents ready to include:
Annual Report.
Current Financial Accounts.
Budget relating to your application (if applicable).
Quotes (x 3) for specific equipment or services where applicable. If you are applying for specific equipment or services, you can provide one quote of your choice for the item/ service you are requesting funding for.
Bank account information including the following:
Bank encoded deposit slip or bank account number verification (verification no more than 3 months old).
Copy of recent bank statement – showing account name, number and bank letterhead (no type or written account details will be accepted as proof of account).
Any supporting documentation e.g. photos, references, supporting letters etc.
Please Note:
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
If you have any questions regarding the eligibility criteria, please contact our office by email to dreamfoundation@presley.co.nz
Application Dates
1st July 2025 - 31 August 2025 (Outcome by 31 October 2025)
1st March 2026 - 30 April 2026 (Outcome by 30 June 2026)
1st August 2026 - 30 September 2026 (Outcome by 30 November 2026)