What this funding is for
The Management Capability Development Fund helps businesses build skills and knowledge to support growth.
You can get funding for training that supports better business performance and long-term growth.
Funding can support training in areas such as:
- business planning
- finance
- marketing
- strategy
- people management
- operations
- digital technology and tools
You'll work with a Regional Business Partner advisor to identify your training needs and connect with approved training providers.
- Type
- Grant
- Amount
- Up to 50% of one-to-one training costs or up to 75% of group training costs. Up to $5,000 per business each year
- Co-funding
- Yes, your business must contribute toward the cost of training
- How it's allocated
- Funding is available to eligible businesses while funding remains available
- Availability
- Open
- Application effort
- Moderate effort, four to 12 hours
Who this funding is for
This fund is for small and medium-sized New Zealand businesses. It supports business owners and managers who want to build their leadership and management skills to help their business grow and perform better.
- Business type
- New Zealand businesses, including Māori trusts and incorporations managing Māori assets
- Business size
- Small to medium, less than 50 full-time employees (FTE)
- Business stage
- Established businesses
- Business goal
- Grow your business and improve performance
What to know before you apply
- Funding is only for approved management training from registered service providers.
- You must register your business with the Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN).
Register with RBPN for the Management Capability Development Fund
Talk to an advisor about your eligibility and training needs.
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