ILT and the ILT Foundation provide donations and sponsorships to a level of approximately $8 million annually to over 300 organisations during the year.
From education, health and wellbeing to recreation and the arts, we return funding that positively impacts on our community via a diverse array of organisations.
We are proudly for our community and continue to seek ways to positively impact on the lives of those of us who are lucky enough to call Invercargill home.
Continuing to support the ILT Stadium Southland/Velodrome which is a multi purpose venue, capable of hosting a wide range of events from large scale concerts to sporting events and exhibitions. Funding the construction of the Grace Street project, hockey turf and football grounds to mention just a few.
Ensuring our arts, culture and entertainment community continues to thrive through events such as ILT Art Awards, Southland Entertainment Awards, Invercargill Musical Theatre productions and the ILT Kidzone Festival. Plus adding some significant art pieces to the city such as Mia (NZ’s largest mural), touchstone Sina’s Seed and the exciting works of South Sea Spray.
Supporting the growth and development of our youth through up-to-date classroom technology, ILT Tertiary and Trade Scholarships, Enrich@ILT and our learn to swim programme. We’ve also recently invested in youth mental health services Chatbus and The Mitey Programme.
Supporting hundreds of clubs and associations who provide a variety of opportunities for our hāpori to be connected and engaged.
Assisting organisations who support the health and wellbeing of our community. For example, through donations to Diabetes Southland, Hospice Southland, Presbyterian Support Services – Family Works and Southland Help.
Everything from grassroot sport, school age representative, individual and team sports, through to being the major funder of our three main professional sports teams; the Southern Steel, the Southland Stags and the Southland Sharks.
Our Tertiary Scholarship Programme has supported over 900 Invercargill students since its launch in 2007, with a total investment exceeding $5 million.
Each year, up to 65 of the city’s most promising students are selected to receive this scholarship, providing $2,000 annually for three years of full-time undergraduate study.
The selection process is rigorous, with candidates assessed on academic performance, community involvement, and future aspirations by an independent panel. This ensures that recipients not only excel in their studies but are also committed to making a positive impact on their community.
ILT Tertiary scholarships have closed for study in 2025. Please follow the link to the announcement of the 65 recipients.
Applications for study in 2026 will open mid 2025 and we will share more details closer to the time.
Below is a list of grants allocated by ILT over the past year:
Allocated 24 October 2024 – Download
Allocated 29 September 2024 – Download
Allocated 29 August 2024 – Download
Allocated 11 July 2024 – Download
Allocated 13 June 2024 – Download
Allocated 23 May 2024 – Download
Allocated 23 April 2024 – Download
Allocated 25 March 2024 – Download
Allocated 7 March 2024 – Download
Allocated 1 February 2024 – Download
Allocated 14 December 2023 – Download
Allocated 16 November 2023 – Download
For the full grant schedule from previous years please refer to the relevant Year in Review or Annual Report on the About Us page.
