Hononga Takatāpui Fund (on hold)

Grants of up to $10,000 for events, wānanga, services and outreach by and for takatāpui and rainbow Māori, including tāngata irawhiti. Currently on hold.

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Closes: On hold. The funder's page says “UPDATE: Hononga Takatāpui is currently on hold - we will update this page with any updates!” and gives no reopening date.
Who can apply: Individuals, groups and legal entities, for a kaupapa that engages Māori, has a high level of Māori participation and is led by or in partnership with Māori. The guidelines name takatāpui, wahine moe wahine, tane moe tane, whakawahine or whakatāne, tāngata irawhiti, tāngata irahuhua and tāngata taihemarua.
Whakapapa: The kaupapa must be led by, or in partnership with, Māori.
Amount: Pūtea whanaungatanga up to $2,500 and pūtea manaakitanga $2,501 to $5,000, both open to individuals, groups and legal entities. Pūtea kaupapa $5,001 to $10,000, legal entities only.
Funding route: Grant
Applicants: Individuals & whānau, Community groups, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Do not apply until the page says it has reopened. The funding guidelines say applications could be made from 5 August 2024 until the fund was fully allocated, so this record describes the fund as it was last run.

The guidelines say it funds an event, a wānanga, a group supporting these communities, or another kaupapa in line with the fund's aims. Its application does not need to centre on HIV prevention or sexual health, which is the Foundation's core work. Approved pūtea kaupapa grants over $5,000 are paid 80% upfront and 20% after a wrap-up report.

Applications over $2,500 need an estimated budget. Pūtea kaupapa also needs proof of the entity and proof of authority to apply.

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Checked 8 October 2026

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