FUNDING FOR YOUR MAHI
Browse currently open grants and future rounds opening within six months. Applicant and kaupapa filters may include related opportunities; confirm eligibility and availability with the funder.
160 opportunities
Creative New Zealand
This programme supports artists and curators for NZ at Venice 2028. Stage One Expression of Interest closes 12 November 2026, with Stage Two applications closing 26 November 2026.
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Te Māngai Pāho
Waiata Tuarea funds high-quality waiata reo Māori recording projects including EPs, albums and multi-song projects with at least four waiata, with priority given to content with 70-100% reo Māori. Round 1 closes 13 November 2026.
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Health Research Council of NZ
This page lists the 2027 Rangahau Hauora Māori Projects funding opportunity with expressions of interest opening 9 July 2026 and full applications closing 19 November 2026. No eligibility criteria or funding amounts are described on this calendar page.
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Masterton District Council
The Masterton District Creative Communities Scheme funds arts and cultural activities including exhibitions, workshops, artist development, and community participation projects. Round 2 applications close on 20 November 2026, with additional rounds scheduled for January and April 2027.
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NZ On Air
Request for Proposals for Trans-Tasman Kids IP Incubator. Applications close on 26 November 2026.
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Acorn Foundation
Annual award of $5,000 for Ngāi Tamarāwaho members in their professional studies. Preference for medicine, dentistry, engineering, law, accountancy, business or science. Closes 30 November.
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Te Māngai Pāho
Ngahau funds reo Māori entertainment content that engages audiences across all platforms while centering te reo Māori. Applications close on 3 December 2026.
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NZ On Air
Request for Proposals for Aotearoa Scripted Series Initiative. Applications close on 3 December 2026.
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Southland District Council
A scholarship supporting Southland District residents who participate in the arts to develop their skills through courses, workshops, and schools. The fund distributes up to $2500 per year with one closing date of 15 December.
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Kaikoura District Council
The Creative Communities Scheme Fund encourages, promotes and supports the arts in the Kaikōura community through funding performances, exhibitions, festivals, creative workshops and art projects. Applicants must demonstrate they have researched local need and consulted with the community about their project's benefits.
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Te Māngai Pāho
Industry Support funding helps established music organisations and initiatives promote and celebrate waiata reo Māori. Applications close 29 January 2027.
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Waikato-Tainui
The Ranea Te Toi Scholarship supports Waikato-Tainui tribal members in the final year of an approved teaching qualification focused on Maaori Medium and Kaupapa Maaori education, with eight scholarships of NZD 10,000 each available for 2027. Recipients participate in a supportive cohort experience throughout the year, including mentoring and academic guidance.
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