Beyond the directory

The Resource Hub.

Other databases worth searching, past pānui and anything else worth keeping that sits outside the directory itself.

Other places to search

This directory doesn't cover everything. These databases are worth a look too — always go back to the funder's page before you apply.

Free · official procurement portalGovernment Electronic Tenders Service

Find current and future Crown contracts, requests for proposals and commissioning opportunities for capable providers.

Free · official government pathwaysMPI Māori Agribusiness

Explore funding, capability, workforce and co-investment support for Māori landowners, trusts and food and fibre businesses.

Free · official partnership pathwayMāori-led housing support

Government housing support and partnership pathways for hapū, iwi and Māori housing providers.

Free · official TPK resourceTupu.nz Whenua Funding

Search 40+ grants, funds and investment opportunities for developing or progressing whenua Māori.

Free · official DIA calendarCommunity Matters Calendar

Current opening and closing dates for Lottery, Crown and trust funds administered by Community Operations.

Free · sport and recreationSport NZ Funding Search

Search national and regional grants and scholarships for individuals and organisations.

Free · WairoaWairoa Grant Finder

Search local, national and international opportunities, save results and receive alerts.

Free registrationGrantGuru

Browse council, community and business grants through participating council portals.

Often free through librariesGenerosity NZ

Search givUS community grants and givME scholarships and awards.

Paid · trial availableFundsorter

New Zealand grant matching with application-drafting tools.

Free · gaming trustsGranted.govt.nz

Find gaming societies operating near you and begin an application.

free · official MBIE toolFunding Explorer

Government funding for business, filterable by sector and goal. One of its goals is Māori growth and development.

From the blog

Articles and analysis from Tōku Waka.

Report · September 2026833 listings, three weeks: a growth report

How the directory grew from 229 to 833 verified listings in three weeks, what's actually in it now, and what changes from here.

Pānui

New funding, straight to your inbox.

A short email when new pūtea goes up and when big rounds are about to close. Usually one a fortnight. Occasionally something else that matters to the kaupapa.