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Te Mātāwai · New Zealand

Te Mātāwai Investment Round

Intake status unconfirmed

Funding for te reo Māori revitalisation led by homes, communities and iwi, through regional Kāhui investment plans.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Varies (demand is high)
Listed deadline
Yearly round; check Te Mātāwai's key dates
Who can apply
Iwi and Māori organisations, Nonprofits, Charities, Individuals, Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Only for Māori applicants.
Where
Anywhere in New Zealand
Good for
Indigenous languages, Education and training, Community and social services
Pays for
A project, Events, festivals or workshops, Training or professional development

Who it's intended for

Details
Kāinga (homes and families), hapori (communities) and iwi in Aotearoa, with projects that fit their Kāhui's investment plan.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Kāinga (homes and families), hapori (communities) and iwi in Aotearoa, with projects that fit their Kāhui's investment plan.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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