Ngāi Tahu Fund
The Ngāi Tahu Fund is an initiative to provide resources to Ngāi Tahu whānui, rūnanga, hapū and whānau groups to strengthen Ngāi Tahu cultural excellence.
Five funding rounds have been completed, contributing over 3.86 million to communities throughout New Zealand.
We have received over 566 applications and the Ngāi Tahu Fund Committee, which comprises Ngāi Tahu leaders and funding experts, approved 338 applications that included people wanting to investigate their whānau whakapapa and history, workshops on traditional arts like weaving and carving plus environmental revitalisation projects.
The Ngāi Tahu Fund is a key part of Ngāi Tahu's 2025 Strategy to revitalise culture and give rūnanga and whānau greater opportunities. It has two funding rounds a year for Small Project applications (under $5,000), Medium Project applications ($5,000 -$30,000) and expressions of interest for Large Projects ($30,000 and over).
The next funding rounds close 5pm, 26 March 2010 and the 24 September 2010.
To make online applications, log into the secure section of our website 'Community Net' which is especially for Ngāi Tahu whānau. You will need your Whakapapa and pin number (if you require these please contact our call centre on 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472). Our application forms are also available for download.
For any other queries about the Fund, or if you would like application forms posted to you please contact: Ana Rolleston – Phone +64 3 371 2653 or 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472), email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.