Maori Women's Development Inc (MWDI)
Moderate detailUnique indigenous financial institution established in 1987 by the Maori Women's Welfare League, dedicated to supporting wahine Maori and their whanau on business and economic journeys. Provides low-interest micro-loans of $10,000-$50,000, business coaching (Hinepreneur), the HineBoss 3-day business programme, financial capability programmes for marae, and rangatahi business programmes.
Grant Range
$10,000 - $50,000 (micro-loans, not grants)
What they fund
Who can apply
What they care about
Business loans for Maori women and their whanau to start up or expand existing businesses. Financial capability programmes for marae. Rangatahi business programmes for tauira Maori. Loans are only provided to applicants who cannot access a loan from any financial lending institution.
What makes a strong application
Applicant must be a Maori woman or whanau member. Must demonstrate inability to access loans from mainstream financial institutions. Business plan and coaching support are provided as part of the programme. This is a loan programme with low interest, not a grant.