Cultural Grant Winner
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.
“This Grant will ensure Deaf Way continues to create awareness about the Deaf community as well as improve the information inequity the Deaf community faces.”
David Brown, Founder of Deaf Way
Environment Grant Winner
The not-for-profit organisation plans to use its Canon Grant to investigate long-standing speculation about copper butterflies - New Zealand's biggest butterfly group, which experts believe may include significantly more species than currently recognised.
“We can't save our butterflies if we can't identify the different species, and Canon's technology makes that possible.”
Jacqui Knight, Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust Secretary
Community Grant Winner
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.
“Winning this Grant will help empower our team to capture and share the true impact of our work and create a platform for rangatahi to provide feedback.”
Georgina Christine, Ko Wai Au Co-Founder and General Manager
Education Grant Winner
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.
“We’ll be able to record our education programmes and community events through high-quality photo and video, creating resources that showcase the mahi on site and inspire even more people to get involved. We're so grateful to our community for their collaboration and support, and to Canon for providing this Grant and equipment.”
Sandi Bobkova, Learning Advisor and Lead Horticulturist