The purpose of the cultural activity grants are to:

• Support the cultural wellbeing of affiliated hapū and iwi
• Promote the revitalisation and learning of Te Reo me ona tikanga
• Support initiatives that teach traditional practices, arts and crafts
• Support initiatives that document our history, stories and traditions •
• Support Kapa Haka and Maori Performing Arts
• Support Ngati Pikiao cultural events

Eligibility:

Applicants and or Applicants Groups must be:

• An owner or direct descendant of an owner and/or; •
• An affiliated marae and/or; •
• An affiliated hapū or iwi authority and/or; •
• A kapa haka team of an affiliated hapū or iwi
• Applicants and or groups must reside in New Zealand

The following is a list of example initiatives and is provided as a guide only and is not intended to limit creative approaches to applications:

• Kapa Haka travel and accommodation costs, events and related Wananga •
• Te Reo initiatives
• Matauranga o te marae, hapū, iwi
• Matariki events
• Cultural educational events
• Matauranga o te whenua including the environment
• Recording of history including oral and written accounts  
• Archival support including restoration and placement

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Grants are considered quarterly

Round 1 - Opens 1st May - Closes 31st July - Considered and paid in August

Round 2 - Opens 1st August - Closes 31st October - Considered and paid in November

Round 3 - Opens 1st November - Closes 31st January - Considered and paid in February

Round 4 - Opens 1st February - Closes 30 April - Considered and paid in May

Applications must be received prior to the commencement of the event, project or initiative.