frequently asked questions

Does the Rural Communities Trust award grants for study?

Yes! The Transpower/Rural Communities Trust Education Grants are scholarship grants awarded to young people from rural areas. These are awarded annually for those studying towards a tertiary qualification. The grants can be used to meet a range of student expenses and recognise the extra travel and distance from family can be a barrier to a tertiary education.

Is there anything the trust will not fund?

As a general rule the Trust will not fund overseas travel, wages and salaries, vehicle purchases, set-up costs or on-going funding.

How do I become a member?

Over 40 companies are members of the RCT. These companies understand the challenges faced by rural communities.

Principal corporate members pay an initial contribution of $10,000 per annum and then a minimum of $2,000 per annum.
Associate members pay between $2,000 and $5,000 initially and then a minimum of $400 per annum.
Friends of the Trust make contributions of at least $100.

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What corporate companies already support The Rural Communities Trust?

Principal members include PGG Wrightson, Merial NZ Ltd, Federated Farmers of NZ Inc, ANZ National Bank of New Zealand, Transpower New Zealand Ltd, Telecom New Zealand Ltd, Farmers Mutual Group and Genetic Technologies Ltd.

How many grants has the Rural Communities Trust approved so far?

To date, over 850 grants have been approved, totalling over $600,000.

What next?

If you are interested in supporting us to help rural communities, contact:

Phone: 0800 327 646 or
Email: dbunny@fedfarm.org.nz

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Principal members
ANZ National Bank Ltd
Farmers Mutual Group
Genetic Technologies Ltd
Merial NZ Ltd
Telecom
Transpower NZ Ltd
Federated Farmers of NZ Inc

Associate members
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd
Donaghys Industries Ltd
Elders NZ Ltd
Gallagher Group
Landcorp Farming Ltd
PGG Wrightson
Syngenta Crop Protection Ltd
The Adams Trust