Power Up Manapōuri
Power Up Manapōuri provides grants for projects in Te Anau, Manapōuri, Clifden and Tuatapere that support sustainable community development.
Is my project eligible?
You can apply for funding if your project meets at least one of Power Up Manapōuri objectives.
Your project must:
- promote environmental awareness and programmes that sustain and improve the quality of the environment in the community
- contribute to the sustainability of non-profit organisations or volunteer services
- promote life-long learning opportunities for all
- foster the development of opportunities for sporting, social and recreational activities
- promote quality healthcare.
Selection criteria
Your proposal must clearly outline what the outcomes and benefits of your project will be, and how your project will:
- contribute directly to the community
- generate benefits that do not currently exist
- contribute long-term solutions to issues
- foster the development of skills and capacity
- demonstrate the ability to make effective use of the funds
- have performance measures that focus on outcomes
- provide promotional opportunities
- use the fund to attract additional funding for the project
- demonstrate a sustainable future for the project beyond the support of the fund.
Power Up in action
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Facing the FEAR- bringing the Te Anau climbing wall to life
Southland’s Te Anau is the gateway to some of the best rock climbing in the world – but the town’s locals seldom took up the challenge. Thanks to a group of passionate residents and support from Meridian’s Power Up fund, that has changed, reports Steve Deane.
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Powered-up trapping programme clears the path for return of native birds at Deep Cove
A targeted investment from Meridian’s Power Up fund is having a dramatic effect in Fiordland, reports Steve Deane.
Applications are now closed
Applications are now closed. The call for applications for Power Up Manapōuri will reopen in July 2026. Due to the high number of quality funding applications received in October 2025, funds have been fully allocated.
Submit the form below to register your interest.
If you have any questions, phone 03 357 9732 or email us at community.fund@meridianenergy.co.nz