Ngā tuku hei painga
Grants for Good
Our aim
He pai te hakahoki
It’s good to give back
As a registered charity, we’re here to support the growth of knowledge, the development of resources and the personal health and wellbeing of our members, their colleagues in the education & public service sectors and the wider New Zealand community
Our 'Grants for Good' program will provide funding support for educational initiatives that can leave you, your colleagues, your workplaces, your communities, or your opportunities, better off. Our focus is on making good ideas possible... wherever they come from.
Grants for the 2027 funding round
Note: Grants for the 2027 funding round can only be drawn down from 1 January 2027, and all applications for the 2026 funding round are now closed.
Professional Learning and Development (PLD) Grants
Are you currently studying, or planning to study for a tertiary qualification, but you need some financial help?
HealthCarePlus's 'Grants for Good' may be what you need. HealthCarePlus is owned by the Education Unions and the PSA, and as a Union owned organisation, believe that there are times when people need a helping hand, so these grants are designed to help make dreams come true.
So, if you need a grant to either complete or undertake new tertiary study in 2027, a HealthCarePlus ‘Grants for Good’ may be the answer.
There are two types:
a) Financial Support on the grounds of Personal Financial Hardship for individuals who could not otherwise afford to undertake or complete their tertiary studies, or
b) Financial support where your tertiary study will not only be of benefit to yourself but the wider community and where financial support would be of assistance.
PLD applications for the 2027 funding round open on Monday, 29 June 2026 for educational grants that can be drawn down from 1 January 2027, for amounts between $3,000 and $12,000 including GST.
Project Grants
Are you or your group planning to undertake an educational project in 2027 that could make a real difference and are looking for funding to make it happen?
HealthCarePlus's 'Grants for Good' may be what you need. HealthCarePlus is owned by the Education Unions and the PSA, and as a Union owned organisation, believe that there are times when by providing financial assistance to help an individual or a group to realise their dream, or by enabling groups of people to collaborate, amazing things can happen.
So, if you/your group need a charitable educational grant to create amazing things, a HealthCarePlus ‘Grants for Good’ may well be your answer.
The grants are available to individuals, a group or groups of people, or organisations to support a:
a) Project, or
b) Conference
Group applications for the 2027 funding round open on Monday, 29 June 2026 for grants that can be drawn down from 1 January 2027, for amounts between $10,000 and $50,000 including GST.
Grant Themes
Grant Themes
While our grants may support many ideas, the Grants Committee has identified some relevant & contemporary themes and will place particular emphasis on them.
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The Future of Work
Exploring issues such as work life balance, changes and management of workloads, how our sectors can better support lifelong learning, the impact of "Disruptive Influences" including natural and man-made (e.g. AI) on education, workplace, and wellbeing. -
Wellbeing
Exploring issues around how we can enable all our members to thrive, minimise the impacts of stress and burnout, and support or create better physical, mental or financial wellbeing in the education & public service sectors. -
Equity
Exploring issues around Te Tiriti understanding and implications, democratic decision-making, gender & pay equity, and giving workers a voice. -
Special Topics
Topics could include the value of early childhood education, work or industry experience for educators, retraining for a second career or responding to Climate Change.
Grants for Good Community
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Big Buddy -2025 Group Grant
Huge thanks for your support — it honestly means so much. The boys are loving the experience, and the messages we’re getting from mums and caregivers are full of gratitude. This opportunity is making a real difference.

Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust - 2025 Group Grant
This grant means a lot to us because HealthCarePlus acknowledge and recognise that even small charitable workforces need some time to engage in team building, training, and in-person activities. This is a rarity and is much appreciated.

Alice Munro - 2025 Individual Grant
It has helped immensely as I did not have to take out another student loan to cover my study or textbook costs. The grant meant that my family or I did not have to make sacrifices about what sports or activities we are involved in.

Book for Babies project - 2025 Small Project Grant
This funding is invaluable to this project. I can purchase new books for the Unit’s library, which is fantastic as we can get up-to-date books that the students want to read and not rely on donations or random second-hand books.

Hannah Watson - 2025 Individual Grant
Mental health has a huge impact on how young people see themselves and how they engage with school. I want to become a fully qualified school counsellor who helps young people feel heard, supported and empowered.

Book Battle project - 2025 Group Grant
This funding proved transformative. Several teachers have told me that the Book Battle has encouraged students to read more and there has been an uptake in visits to school libraries.
Grant Committee
Our Grant Committees
Our Union Owners have established a Grants Committee and they will make decisions on the applications and distribution of the grants. They are:
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Janet Quigley
Representing PSA -
Vernon Tile
Representing PPTA -
Sharn Riggs
Representing TEU -
Darrel Ward
Representing HealthCarePlus's Board -
Tanja Bristow
Representing ISEA -
Janice Shramka
Representing NZEI -
Sonja Swale
Representing TIASA






