Te Māhuri o te Taiao

Rangatahi-led participatory grants up to $30,000 for environmental projects across Northern and Central Kaipara, decided by a panel of six rangatahi.

Closes

Opens 16 September 2026, closes 21 October 2026

Who can apply

"Your project must have charitable purpose." "Projects must be rangatahi-focused, supporting young people aged 16–25 years," "support environmental practices that restore, protect or improve our environment and/or have a positive impact on te Taiao," and "benefit communities and take place within the Northern and Central Kaipara region." At least one focus area must apply: revitalisation of te Taiao (native birds, plants, ngāngara, ngahere, moana, waterways, including clean drinking water and safe places to swim), building rangatahi leadership in te Taiao, growing understanding of mātauranga Māori to protect te Taiao, or connecting people and communities to te Taiao.

Amount

Applicants can apply for up to $30,000. $150,000 total is available this round.

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Marae & hapū, Iwi & Māori organisations, Community groups, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

A participatory grant-making fund led by a panel of six rangatahi representing different rohe across Northern and Central Kaipara, selected by the iwi leaders of Te Roroa, Ngāti Whātua and Te Uri o Hau — the rangatahi themselves make the funding decisions rather than a funder committee. This round is supported jointly by Foundation North and Clare Foundation.

“He pihinga i te onemata, ka puāwai | A seedling that is planted in fertile soil will thrive.”

Vision, quoted: “To grow and uplift Kaipara rangatahi to carry mātauranga Māori and reconnect to their tūrangawaewae through whakapapa so whānau and te Taiao are nourished, sustained, and thrive for generations to come.”

This is a contestable fund, so eligible applications may exceed what can be funded. Projects must not start before a funding decision is made. Decisions are expected within 10 weeks of the closing date — the fund's own page gives "End November - Mid December 2026" for this round. Late applications may not be accepted, and applicants must disclose any other funding or resources contributing to the project.

Questions about the fund or a kaupapa: temahuriotetaiao@gmail.com. Technical/application support: 0800 272 878 or jana.wilson@foundationnorth.org.nz.

Official source →

Checked 11 October 2026

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