Grants Team
Our Grants Team
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Steve Bennett
National Grants Manager
Prior to joining the Trust in 2017, Steve spent over 25 years administering The Department of Internal Affairs funding schemes and training DIA staff throughout the country. He is involved in several non-profit organisations in various governance roles.
Email: steve.bennett@agt.nz
Phone: 021 051 4978
Nicola Watson
Grants Administrator - North Island and Board level
Nic has worked at the Trust for 19 years in the grants team specialising in North Island and board level applications. She enjoys working with people and assisting them with the grant application process and loves to see the difference the funding makes to their community.
Email: nicola.watson@agt.nz
Phone: (03) 471 6297
Karyn Churcher
Grants Administrator - South Island
With over 30 years in community-focused roles, Karyn brings empathy and passion to her work as AGT’s South Island Grants Administrator. She loves seeing the impact of grants on local communities and being part of a purpose-driven team.
Email: karyn.churcher@agt.nz
Phone: 03 471 6296
Rebecca Franklin
Grants Auditor
Becs has worked at the Trust for 20 years in the Grants Team as the Grants Auditor ensuring that compliance regulations are met. She particularly enjoys guiding people to make the accountability process as simple as possible.
Email: rebecca.franklin@agt.nz
Phone: (03) 471 6298
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