Te Kōtuitui Grant

Iwi-endorsed grant for initiatives largely focused on or in honour of Matariki or Waitangi Day, $5,000 across two rounds a year.

Closes

Two rounds a year, opening 1 April and 1 November, each open for four weeks. Current round closed; next opens 1 November 2026

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: "available to organisations or individuals endorsed by a member of Te Manawhenua Forum, Iwi Trust Chief Executive or similar who would like to deliver an initiative largely focused on or in honour of Matariki or Waitangi Day."

Amount

$5,000 in total across the two funding rounds each year

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Iwi & Māori organisations, Community groups, Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

Applicants need an endorsement from an iwi representative before applying — the council's page links to a tool to find the right one. Read the fund policy before applying.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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