Impact100 Whakatipu 2026 Finalists
We are delighted to announce the finalists for our 2026 grants!
​
There are two grants available worth $100,000 and $85,000. This will enable the charities to create something transformational for our community.
​
2026 marks Impact100 Whakatipu’s seventh year, and when these grants are made it will mean we have granted $1.3M to the Whakatipu community over the last seven years.
Our Finalists
All applications were viewed with Impact100’s Vision and Mission in mind, which were established to help guide everything we do, from how and what we fund, to the way we communicate and work alongside our supporters, charitable partners, and local community.
Vision:
Women working together to secure a thriving
Whakatipu Basin for all who
choose to call it home.
Mission:
Impact100 is a catalyst for good;
we help fuel organisations with high-impact solutions
for our community's most critical needs.
.jpg)
Baskets of Blessing
Baskets of Blessing Operations & Distributions Centre
.jpg)
Life Education Trust
Harold's Southern Lakes Upgrade
.jpg)
Queenstown Electrification Accelerator
QEA Household & Community Programme
.jpg)
Te Atamira
Te Atamira Creative Accessibility Programme
The Selection Process:
Impact100 grants committee is a team of women from diverse backgrounds and experience who come together to assess each application.
​
They have reviewed all the applications, met with each organisation, and made an assessment against the Impact100 grant criteria.
​
Each charity has now made their elevator pitch at our Finalists event on 16 September, and then will make a full presentation at our Awards Gala where the Impact100 donors will cast their vote.
​
Click on the image to download the proposal from each charity.
​
Key Dates and Times:
16 September Finalists Event
28 October Online voting opens
29 October Impact100 Awards Gala
29 October Voting closes 8pm,
Winners announced
​
​