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Get ready to vote in Canon Oceania Grants!
Applications are currently being considered, with top entries shortlisted in each category before moving to a public vote, giving our wider Canon community the chance to have their say! Finalists are selected based on the proposed impact of the project, its uniqueness, and the importance of the Grant and Canon products in bringing the idea to life.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified ahead of voting, which opens from 20 July 2026.
For updates, keep an eye on this page as well as our LinkedIn.
 
Supporting the community
In the spirit of our guiding philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good – over the last 20 years, Canon Oceania has supported over 130 schools, not-for-profits and community groups with more than $648,000 in monetary and product support.
This year’s Grants program is now closed, with applications now being reviewed and public voting to open on 20 July 2026.
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.

Oceania Grants 2026 Highlight Block 1 New Zealand
Image: 2025 Community Grant NZ Winner, Ko Wai Au Trust

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.

Oceania Grants 2026 Highlight Block 2 New Zealand
Image: 2025 Education Grant NZ Winner, Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi

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.

Oceania Grants 2026 Highlight Block 3 New Zealand
Image: 2025 Environment Grant NZ Winner, Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust

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.

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Image: 2025 Cultural Grant NZ Winner, Deaf Way

2025 Winners
  • Oceania Grants 2026 Farm Image 1 New Zealand

    Ko Wai Au Trust – 2025 Community Grant Winner

    Ko Wai Au is a local community organisation with a vision to empower all rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (family) to have the skills, tools, and self-awareness to thrive independently. Their team provide practical support such as, CV creation, training pathways, budgeting and St John first aid courses to help rangatahi develop life skills, pride, and stronger community connections. 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.

  • Oceania Grants 2026 Farm Image 2 New Zealand

    Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi – 2025 Education Grant Winner

    Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi, is a climate education hub empowering tamariki and rangatahi to lead climate-positive futures through hands-on, hope-filled learning, grounded in mātauranga Māori, science, and community action. Working with over 60 schools and 20 partner organisations, they offer real-world experiences in habitat restoration, food systems, energy, biodiversity, and student-led projects. 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.

  • Oceania Grants 2026 Farm Image 3 New Zealand

    Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust – 2025 Environment Grant Winner

    The Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to protecting Aotearoa’s butterfly and moth species. With 90% of our Lepidoptera species only found in New Zealand, their team’s mission is to ensure our local ecosystems support thriving moth and butterfly populations and aim to increase community awareness and engagement to support their work. The Grant would be used to support their ongoing kaupapa and the Butterfly Discovery Project, which combines DNA science and photography to uncover and document unidentified and endemic species.

  • Oceania Grants 2026 Farm Image 4 New Zealand

    Deaf Way - 2025 Cultural Grant winner

    Deaf Way NZ is an Aotearoa based charity committed to creating awareness and information equity for the Deaf community. Turi Māori and Pasifika peoples are overrepresented in the Deaf community and face many barriers to accessing information and support. Their team create and teach free online courses, covering important topics such as budgeting, health, and self-advocacy. Their team also offer courses covering the Deaf and Turi Māori community to educate the people of Aotearoa and foster a more inclusive society. 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.