Welcome to First Light Community Foundation
First Light Community Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation, based in Hawke’s Bay, which raises funds through the operation of gaming machines at hotels and taverns.
First Light returns 100% of the funding generated from its venues to the local communities from which the funding was generated. First Light currently has venues located in Hastings, Wairoa, Mahia and Taupo.
Grant Funding
PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE AND ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN UPLOADED CORRECTLY. FIRST LIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TAKES NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT APPLICATIONS.
Grant applications are made online – click here to apply
Your application will need to be submitted online on or before the last day of the month in order for it to be considered at the following month’s grant meeting. The Directors generally meet on or about the 20th of each month and aim to confirm grant decisions within 48 hours of the meeting.
A step-by-step guide on how to complete your grant application is available
- click here.
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Our Vision
First Light’s vision is to operate gaming machine gambling in a responsible manner that minimises harm, while maximising the benefit to the local community.