The Trust was established in 1989 with money from the French government in recognition of events surrounding the destruction of the Greenpeace vessel, Rainbow Warrior on 10 July 1985. Each year, the Trust gives its income as grants for charitable activities and projects that fit with at least one of the Trust's objectives for the Pacific. The Trust has about $250,000 to give as grants each year. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. Grants range from $2,000 to $50,000 NZD.
