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Supporting the community
In the spirit of our guiding philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good – over the last 19 years, Canon Oceania has supported over 120 schools, not-for- profits and community groups with over $600,000 in monetary and product support.
This year, the Canon Oceania Grants Program returns to support four more worthy organisations to further their impact. Our 2025 Grants program is now open and closes midnight Sunday 27 July.
Available Grants

Community Grant valued at NZ $5,000

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.

Image: 2024 Community Grant NZ Winner, Heartfelt NZ

Education Grant valued at NZ $5,000

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.

Image: 2024 Education Grant NZ Winner, The Seed Pod

Environment Grant valued at NZ $5,000

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.

Image: 2024 Environment Grant NZ Winner, Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi

Cultural Grant valued at NZ $5,000

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.

Image: 2024 Cultural Grant NZ Winner, TKKM o Puau te Moananui-ā-Kiwa

Submit your application today!
Applications open from 11 June and will close at 12:00 midnight NZST 27 July 2025. Continuing our process from last year, our judges will select the top three entries in each category, which will then go through to a public vote, so our wider Canon community can also have their say! The top three finalists will be selected based on the environmental and social merits of their organisation, as well as the importance of Canon technology in ensuring their initiatives success.
For updates on our campaign, keen an eye on our website and LinkedIn page. If you’re experiences issues with the submission form below, please download a copy of the application in word format here. For the full terms and conditions, please click here.


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2024 Winners
  • Heartfelt NZ – Community Grant Winner

    Heartfelt NZ is a volunteer organisation of professional photographers dedicated to giving the gift of photographic memories to families who have experienced stillbirth or have children with serious or life-threatening illness.

  • The Seed Pod - 2024 Education Grant Winner

    The Seed Pod is a social enterprise dedicated to inspiring tamariki, rangatahi and the wider community to have a deeper connection to nature through innovative education resources and artistic storytelling. The organisation aims to spark curiosity and create positive environmental action through innovative learning experiences, one being free education resources called the ‘Learning Pods.’

  • Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi – Environment Grant Winner

    Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi is a volunteer-led organisation dedicated to protecting and restoring the mauri (lifeforce) of the island in partnership with local Māori iwi and Department of Conservation. As a pest-free open sanctuary, Tiritiri Matangi is considered a world-leader of change.

  • TKKM o Puau te Moananui-ā-Kiwa - 2024 Cultural Grant winner

    This kura offers full immersion in te reo Māori nurturing young minds to feel confident in their Māori identity and heritage. They empower tamariki to combine te reo Māori and technology to make films. To spark passion and develop future career pathway opportunities within the creative arts sector, they’re empowering tamariki to combine te reo Māori and technology to make films.