Foundation North Fund (Rule Foundation)

Up to $20,000 for smaller projects and up to $65,000 for larger ones, for takatāpui, MVPFAFF+ and rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau.

Closes

Round deadlines for 2026 are Friday 27 February, Friday 5 June, Friday 28 August and Friday 27 November 2026, all at 5pm. Results within three weeks of the closing date.

Who can apply

Not-for-profit groups and organisations. “Individuals are not eligible to apply.” Eligible types include charitable trusts, incorporated societies, marae and statutory bodies, and unregistered groups must show their charitable purpose. “Funding is only for work happening in Tāmaki Makaurau and/or Te Tai Tokerau regions.”

Whakapapa

Not Māori-specific. The mahi must be led by rainbow people and takatāpui.

Amount

Small projects up to $20,000 and large projects up to $65,000, with both available in each round. Overseas travel may be funded if of exemplary benefit, capped at $3,000 per person.

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Marae & hapū, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Check the amounts before you plan around them. The page gives the two tiers above, and its FAQ says “($10,000 / $70,000) applies to the whole project”, which does not match. Ask secretary@rulefoundation.nz which applies.

Unlike most of the Rule Foundation's funds it can cover operational costs. It covers a broad range of activity, including events, programmes, arts, sport, culture and education.

Not funded: retrospective costs, fundraising, debt repayment, refinancing, endowments, and promoting religious or political party objectives. Existing Foundation North clients and current grantees are excluded; write to secretary@rulefoundation.nz if that is you. “Funding is limited to one grant per 12 months per organisation.”

A detailed budget is needed, and a short report after the project. Apply through the link on the Rule Foundation page. Since 11 November 2024, rainbow applications from Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau come here and not to Foundation North directly.

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Checked 8 October 2026

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