Rātā Foundation Funding

The main funding programme of the South Island’s largest community investment fund, targeted at people facing the greatest barriers. Has funded kaupapa Māori parenting and early-intervention programmes.

Closes

No fixed closing dates — apply any time. Decisions usually take up to four months. One grant per financial year (1 April to 31 March), and only one Rātā programme at a time

Who can apply

Community organisations in the Rātā Foundation region. Requests above $20,000 go through this programme rather than Small Grants.

Amount

Above $20,000

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

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

Before you apply

Rātā frames its work around the relationship between people, place and connection, and with te ao Māori and mana whenua.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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