Auckland Council - Cultural Initiatives Fund – Marae Development Grant
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Supports Māori marae to achieve Marae Ora (Marae Wellbeing) as part of Auckland Council’s Māori Outcomes Strategy.
What they fund
Who can apply
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What they care about
This grant supports both mana whenua (Māori tribal groups with authority over the land) and mātāwaka (Māori who live in the region but are not mana whenua) marae to achieve Marae Ora (Marae Wellbeing). Marae Ora is one of the seven pou (outcome areas) of Tāmaki Ora, Auckland Council’s Māori Outcomes Strategy 2025–2027.
Writing tips
Use terms like 'mana whenua', 'mātāwaka', 'Marae Ora', and 'Tāmaki Ora' as they are key concepts in the funding criteria.
Application structure
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be one of the 33 established or eight new marae supported by Auckland Council, a mana whenua or mātāwaka marae, a trust, authority or other formally recognised body, a Māori reservation, or a not-for-profit group with good governance and management processes in place.
Required documents
- • Completed application form
- • Budget details