https://www.mahutonga.co.nz/initiative-funds?fbclid=IwY2xjawM-8PlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCWkkxQ2Z2akd5MmN4TldlAR4deD_UntstzrZBkr_NuK_Seqt2B0yBkw0IwDtDoj4eSHO_Gnz_6DvsEfefJg_aem_WQ-JLDhDGV65xG05SgFBlA Applications open 4pm Wednesday, 10 September 2025, and close 4pm Wednesday, 15 October 2025. Innovation This fund supports new and innovative kaupapa Māori approaches that strengthen whānau wellbeing, enabling whānau, hapū and Iwi, and communities to test or scale-up ideas such as new practices, local tools, or mātauranga Māori-based solutions. Rangatahi This fund invests in initiatives for rangatahi aged 12–24 that build confidence, skills, leadership, and wellbeing, creating space for them to learn, lead, and thrive within their whānau, hapori, and futures. Cultural Resilience This fund supports initiatives that reconnect whānau with culture, identity, and whakapapa. Priority will be given to whole-of-hapū, Iwi, and regional initiatives that clearly demonstrate a commitment to strengthening cultural transmission across generations. Emergency Preparedness This fund helps whānau, hapū, iwi and communities get ready for natural disasters and civil emergencies. Priority will be given to whole-of-regional approaches that improve preparedness, strengthen resilience, and responsiveness.

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Whānau, did you know some Lottery funds are always open for applications? Here’s a quick guide to a few that might support your kaupapa: 💠 Lottery Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) Fund – Te Komiti mō ngā Tāngata HauāSupports disabled people to have the same opportunities as others, including funding for equipment, resources, and initiatives that promote inclusion and participation. Decisions are made every two months. 💠 Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund – Te Tahua Mā Te Minita Anō TohatohaProvides one-off grants for projects or situations that don’t quite fit the other Lottery funds but still deliver benefits to communities. 💠 Lottery Environment and Heritage Fund – Te Tahua Taiao Ngā TaongaHelps protect and restore Aotearoa’s natural environment, historic places, and cultural heritage. Great for projects like conservation, heritage buildings, or marae restoration. 💠 Lottery Community Facilities Fund – Te Tahua Hapori Ngā WhakaurungaAssists with building, upgrading, or repairing community facilities like marae, halls, and sports centres – spaces that bring people together. 📌 While applications are always open, funding decisions are made at set times throughout the year, so plan ahead for your project! Click on the link for more information about each fund https://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/important-dia-funding-dates