Waitaha Discretionary Grant

One-off, case-by-case grant for Waitaha educational kaupapa (including holiday programmes) that don't fit the criteria of the funded grant categories.

Closes

The 2025-26 round ran 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026 and has closed, or when the $10,000 pool was exhausted. The trust's page had not published 2026-27 dates as at 14 September 2026.

Who can apply

“Applications are considered at the discretion of the Grants Sub-Committee on a case by case basis for educational kaupapa (including a holiday programme) that may not meet the criteria of currently funded grants. These are usually 'one off' grants.” Requires detailed kaupapa information (plan, budget) and a quote/invoice/receipt.

Whakapapa

Registered member of Waitaha iwi.

Amount

$10,000 available per financial year

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Considered at the discretion of the Grants Sub-Committee, so criteria are looser than the other named grants.

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Checked 17 September 2026

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