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Health Grants: - Opens: 15th January 2026 - Closes: 11th December 2026
Applicants must be Ngāti Manawa and registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa and applies to 18 years and over.
You can only apply once during a 12-month and/or after the approval of a previous successful grant. Applications must be received by the first Wednesday of every month no later than 12-noon.
Documents/uploads required:
1) Invoice supplied from your Health Care provider/ or Service with their bank account number for payment to be made directly.
2) Reimbursement to applicant - a receipt that is no more than 3-months old from your Health Care provider/service. Applicants MUST attach proof of bank account for reimbursement to be made directly.
Secondary School Grant: - Opens: 2 February 2026 - Closes: End of 30 April 2026
All students are Ngati Manawa and registered to Te Runanga o Ngati Manawa are enrolled full time at a secondary school in New Zealand. Secondary applies to Y9 to Y13 students.
Documents/uploads required:
1) A letter from the School, on a School letterhead that contains the following:
- Confirmed current enrolment of student
- Students current year of study
- Subjects undertaken by the student
- Verified bank account of the secondary School
Tertiary Grant: - Opens: 2 February 2026 Closes: End of 30 April 2026
All students whom are enrolled full or part time at a New Zealand registered tertiary training institute or a NZQA approved equivalent course that provides study for vocational students.
Applicants must be Ngati Manawa and registered with Te Runanga o Ngati Manawa. Applicants documents/uploads required:
1) Confirmation letter of study from a New Zealand registered tertiary training institute or a NZQA approved equivalent course.
2) A fees receipt of study from either Studylink or a New Zealand registered tertiary training institute or a NZQA approved equivalent course.
3) Applicants bank account statement and IRD number is a must!
Growing People and Iwi Capabilities: - Opens: 2 February 2026 Closes: End of 30 April 2026
Eligibility Criteria:
The Charitable Trust policy does not provide support for any sporting activities, whether they involve groups or individuals. Our focus is directed towards initiatives that align more closely with our mission and objectives, such as community development, education, and cultural preservation. We encourage applicants to consider these areas when seeking support from our Trust.
All organisations seeking funding are required to have their application signed off and submitted on their behalf by an affiliated iwi member.
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