Canon Oceania is opening submissions for its 2023 Grants programme.

This year they have increased the grant pool to $50,000 across the region.

In addition to the three category winners across education, community, and environment, Canon will also recognise an overall winner to receive both a grant and a content development Package valued at $10,000.

Since the inception of its grants programme 17 years ago and guided by its Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, Canon has supported more than 100 community organisations and schools and provided more than $500,000 in monetary and product support.

'Through our annual Grants programme, we get the chance to hear from organisations who are contributing to positive change,” says Canon Oceania managing director Kotaro Fukushima.

'Kyosei is at the heart of everything we do, so it gives us great pride to be able to celebrate and reward the important role they are playing within their local communities.

'We are excited to be able to offer $50,000 worth of Grants across the region, extending our support so these organisations can continue the great work they're doing.”

The three categories in this year's Grants programme are Community, Education and Environment. The programme will provide each Grant recipient (in both Australia and New Zealand) with $2500 in cash and Canon product worth up to $2500 RRP.

Products will range from cameras to lenses, printers, and other accessories.

The 2023 Grants categories

The 2023 Grants will be awarded under the following categories:

1 x Community Grant – NZ$5000 (made up of $2500 cash and Canon product up to $2500RRP)

Open to organisations that have a positive impact on communities, encompassing cultural and societal causes.

1 x Education Grant – NZ$5000 (made up of $2500 cash and Canon product up to $2500RRP)
Open to schools and other educational centres for children and adults alike.

1 x Environment Grant – NZ$5000 (made up of $2,500 cash and Canon product up to $2500RRP)

Open to not-for-profits and organisations dedicated to raising awareness of the protection of the environment or promoting sustainable practices.

The Overall Grant (Content Development Package), valued at NZ$10,000, will be awarded to the category Grant recipient who received the highest total amount of votes for their entry.

Submissions are open now until 23 July 2023 via https://www.canon.co.nz/about-canon/community/grants.

The wider community will vote on finalists in August, and winners will be announced in September.

For more information about the 2023 Canon Oceania Grants programme, please visit:

https://www.canon.co.nz/about-canon/community/grants