Te Mana o te Awa & Te Mana o te Iwi Grants

Grants of up to $5,000 for Whanganui Iwi initiatives supporting the health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua, formerly known as Manga Iti and Rongoroa.

Closes

“APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN.” No closing date published — apply via the electronic or physical grant form.

Who can apply

“These funds are designed to advance and support initiatives, projects and uri that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua,” focused on four priority areas: “Iwi capacity building,” “Environmental enhancement,” “Research & monitoring,” and “Cultural and spiritual enhancement” in respect of Te Awa Tupua.

Whakapapa

Whakapapa to a hapū or marae of the Whanganui rohe, registered on the Whanganui Iwi Register.

Amount

Up to $5,000 to support kaupapa (as described on the funding overview page).

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Marae & hapū, Community groups

Before you apply

To submit an application, email office@ngatangatatiaki.co.nz or apply via the electronic grant form linked on the page. Past recipients have covered kaumātua kapa haka trips, hapū wānanga, Matariki symposia, and marae/whānau reunions and events.

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Checked 17 September 2026

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