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Grants
Supporting our Iwi members to reach their goals and aspirations
Our Charitable Trust receives and administers settlement assets and other funding for charitable purposes.
As a beneficiary of Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Trust, you can apply for funding from our Charitable Trust.
To achieve one of our main goals of enabling our iwi members to fulfil their potential we have established funding options in five main areas:
Community
Kaumātua
Sports
Tertiary
Education
Kapa haka
Our Trustees ensure all applications are considered fairly and against the specified criteria. In exceptional circumstances, the Charitable Trust may consider other applications which do not fall within these categories, provided charitable criteria are met and they contribute to the strategic priorities for Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Trust and the Charitable Trust. Contact us to discuss your potential application.
Community Grant
Who: Registered Iwi members and community organisations.
Criteria: This grant supports programmes or events that focus on community participation and impactful engagement in the community.
Applicants funded within this category will receive a one-off contribution for an event servicing the Ngāti Rangitihi Community.
Application details:
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Applications are open year-round and are considered bi-monthly.
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Applications are to be submitted at least four weeks before the initiative commences.
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Click the ‘Apply now’ button below to download a copy of the application form.
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To submit your completed application form, email it to tautoko@ngatirangitihi.iwi.nz or post it to us or drop off at our office at the address included on the form.
Kaumātua Grant
Who: Registered Iwi kaumātua
Criteria: This grant supports our kaumātua in maintaining or improving their health and wellbeing.
Application details:
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Applications open 2 September and close 25 October 2024.
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Successful applicants are paid in November 2024.
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We are able to support with the completion of your application - please contact us to start the process.
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Click the ‘Apply now’ button below to download a copy of the application form.
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To submit your completed application form, email it to tautoko@ngatirangitihi.iwi.nz or post it to us or drop off at our office at the address included on the form.
Sports Grant
Who: Registered Ngāti Rangitihi individual or sports group.
Criteria: This grant supports individuals or groups who are participating in representative sports, recognising excellent participation and achievement in sports.
Application details:
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Applications are open year-round and are considered bi-monthly.
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Applications are to be submitted at least four weeks before the sporting event commences.
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We are able to support with the completion of your application - please contact us to start the process.
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Click the ‘Apply now’ button below to download a copy of the application form.
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To submit your completed application form, email it to tautoko@ngatirangitihi.iwi.nz or post it to us or drop off at our office at the address included on the form.
Tertiary Education Grant
Who: Registered Ngāti Rangitihi individuals.
Criteria: This grant supports individuals following the successful completion of an academic year to recognise achievement and perseverance in education.
We are proud Taihonoa Partners of University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka, who generously match the amount granted by Ngāti Rangitihi Charitable Trust.
To be eligible, you must be enrolled at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington and submit your results on the completion of a year of successful study.
Application details:
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Opening and closing dates for applications will be advised in due course.
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Click the ‘Apply now’ button below to download a copy of the application form.
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To submit your completed application form, email it to tautoko@ngatirangitihi.iwi.nz or post it to us or drop off at our office at the address included on the form.
Kapa Haka Grant
Who: All registered Ngāti Rangitihi members competing in any of the national kapa haka competitions: Te Mana Kuratahi, Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa and Te Matatini.
Criteria: This grant recognises excellent participation and achievement in a national kapa haka competition by any registered Ngāti Rangitihi member.
These competitions are held biannually. Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa is being held in 2024 and Te Matatini, and Te Mana Kuratahi in 2025.
Application details:
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Grant rounds will open two months before each competition.
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Only one application per individual can be submitted.
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An online application form will be available here when the grant round opens for the next competition.