Cultural Grant

Up to $300 toward course or wānanga fees for Te Ātiawa members studying Te Reo Māori, raranga/whakairo, mau rākau, rongoā, tā moko and other cultural practices.

Closes

Four quarterly Grant Rounds per year (see the Trust's grant round calendar); one grant per member per grant type, per financial year (July–June)

Who can apply

Registered members of Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui. Preference given to course/wānanga fees for: Te Reo Māori; Raranga/Whakairo (weaving and carving); Karanga/Karakia/Whaikōrero; Mau rākau; Rongoā; Tā moko; Whakatere waka (navigation); Pūoro (Māori musical instruments); Kapa haka.

Whakapapa

Registered member of Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui (and/or Te Ātiawa Manawhenua Ki Te Tau Ihu Trust).

Amount

Up to $300 toward course fees or wānanga costs, per individual per financial year

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

Fixed pool per grant round, allocated as applications are received until exhausted — no retrospective applications. Evidence required: prior study/achievement, course pānui or flyer, evidence of acceptance onto the course, and cost evidence.

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Checked 17 September 2026

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