What this funding is for
The Māori Development Fund supports projects that contribute to Māori economic development.
Funding can be used to:
- increase the use, productivity and value of Iwi and Māori assets
- support participation in infrastructure projects
- grow export opportunities and revenue
- develop projects that create long-term growth and benefits
Projects must align with the fund's investment priorities.
- Type
- Grant
- Amount
- $100,000 or more
- Co-funding
- Yes, you are expected to contribute 50% of project costs in cash
- How it's allocated
- Funding is limited and your application is assessed against investment and eligibility criteria
- Availability
- Open
- Application effort
- Moderate effort, four to 12 hours
Who this funding is for
This fund supports Iwi and Māori entities increase the productivity of their assets and grow export revenue. It supports projects that contribute to economic development.
- Business type
- Iwi and Māori entities
- Business size
- Any size
- Business stage
- Established organisations with projects that support Māori economic development
- Business goal
- Increase the productivity of Iwi and Māori assets and grow export revenue
What to know before you apply
You are expected to provide 50% cash co-funding.
Apply to Te Puni Kōkiri for the Māori Development Fund , Te Puni Kōkiri
Find out if your project is eligible and learn how to apply on the Te Puni Kōkiri website.
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