The Tindall Foundation Grants

A national philanthropic foundation funding across six focus areas, two of which explicitly name Māori leadership, cultural protection and rangatahi Māori STEMM pathways.

Closes

No application deadline — apply anytime via a flexible format (video, slides, one-pager) for early feedback, or a structured online form available in English or te reo Māori

Who can apply

Charitable trusts, incorporated societies registered with Charities Services, marae, or organisations with donee status (umbrella organisations can assist those who don't qualify directly). Funded across six areas: Parents, Carers & Young Children; Life's Essential Needs; Identity & Social Cohesion (which names amplifying Māori and Pasifika leadership, influence and visibility, and protecting and revitalising Māori and Pasifika culture); Resourced & Resilient Communities; Rangatahi Empowerment (STEMM education pathways specifically for Māori and Pasifika youth); and Climate Resilience.

Amount

Amount not published — described only as smaller and larger donations through different pathways

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

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

Before you apply

Excludes medical/mental health services, disability services, aged care, core education, sport, arts (other than its rangatahi-focused programme), animal charities, religious/political advocacy, capital projects, individual support, and overseas work.

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Checked 17 September 2026

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