OM-TP (Overseas Mission-Tikanga Pakeha) Mission Grants

   (Multi-tasking! Marie, Kim,Lois and Sandra weaving together while practicing their English – Vanuatu short-term mission trip, May 2018).

The Overseas Mission – Tikanga Pakeha Council offers help to fund those wishing to take part in a short term mission trip or those wanting funds for overseas missions initiatives from their parish/diocese.

The criteria for funding is outlined on the application form.

Apply for Funding

 If you would like to apply for funding you can download the application form. As noted above, the form includes criteria; as well as a list of Diocesan representatives who can be contacted for more information.

You can also contact Pam Neal at njohnpam@gmail.com for information and to apply. Applications need a letter of commendation from both your Diocesan Missions Council/group, and your Bishop.

 Closing dates for applications in 2019 are 17 May 2019 or 25 October 2019. Applications may well be considered at the February and August meetings also.

 On return from a Short Term Missions trip, a report is completed for the OM-TP Council and Anglican Missions using these guidelines

2018 Grants

2017 Grants

2016 Grants

  • Anglican Youth Ministries (BOLD) (Building outstanding leaders & disciples) from Auckland to Fiji  (photo: BOLD youth trip to Fiji)
  • Parish of Waikanae (Wellington) to Delhi, India  (far right photo ‘welcome from the children at the Sugandh slum school’)
  • Parish of Fendalton (Christchurch) to Tonga.

2015 Grants

  • Diocese of Waiapu pilgrimage to Papua New Guinea (Feb 2015) – $7,000
  • Pioneers NZ for Chris & Catherine in Central Asia (May 2015) – $2,000
  • Sydenham-Beckenham & South West Christchurch mission trip to Nepal (Aug 2015) – $6,500
  • Nelson Youth Leaders’ trip to Kiribati (Aug 2016) – $2,000
  • Auckland Youth trip to Fiji – $2,000 – this trip was originally to be in Nov, but has been deferred to 2016.

2014 Grants

  • Balclutha Parish (Dunedin) to Papua New Guinea (Mar 2014) – $2,000
  • Picton Parish (Nelson) to Tonga (Mar 2014) – $2,000
  • Eltham & Kaponga (Taranaki) to Fiji (June 2014) – $4,000
  • Ohariu Archdeaconry (Wellington) to Tonga (June 2014) – $2,514
  • St Stephen’s, Shirley (Christchurch) Youth and “Oldies” visit to Fiji (June 2014) – $3,000
  • Parish of Rangiora (Christchurch) to Kondoa, Africa (June 2014) – $4,000
  • St Stephen’s, Whangaparaoa (Auckland) to Kondoa, Africa – $5,000 (this trip was made in Sept 2015)

2013 Grants

2012 Grants