Access Activator

$25,000-$100,000 accessibility-innovation grants, explicitly naming Tūri Māori and tāngata whaikaha Māori.

Closes

The 2026 pilot round closed 29 March 2026; check Whaikaha for whether a further round runs

Who can apply

Disabled-led groups, Māori organisations, NGOs, social enterprises, startups, SMEs and partnerships combining lived experience with delivery capability, with ideas that improve access for Deaf and disabled people, Tūri Māori, tāngata whaikaha Māori and their whānau. Focus areas: transport, digital services, the built environment and emergency management. Individuals can apply using a fundholder.

Amount

$25,000 to $100,000 per project, plus mentoring and project support

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

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

Before you apply

Launched as a pilot programme with Creative HQ in 2026 — worth confirming whether it becomes a recurring fund or was a one-off before relying on it in future years.

Official source →

Checked 17 September 2026

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