Taiao Grant

The Waikato-Tainui Taiao grant is awarded to projects that align to the Vision and Strategy for Waikato Awa and the objectives set out in the Waikato-Tainui Environmental Plan (Tai Tumu, Tai Pari, Tai Ao). This is a contestable fund to assist tribal members build capacity to practice Kaitiakitanga, to assist marae and tribal environmental practitioners in the planning and implementation of environmental aspirations. Total contestable fund $1,000,000. Decision matrix based on Tai Timu Tai Pari Tai Ao Environmental Strategy, Marae endorsement, tribal reach, external funding and sustainability of project. Maximum amount per application is $100,000.

Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Incorporated ("we" or "us" or "Waikato-Tainui")

The Waikato-Tainui Taiao Grant is awarded to projects that align to the Vision and Strategy for Waikato Awa and the objectives set out in the Waikato-Tainui Environmental Plan (Tai Tumu, Tai Pari, Tai Ao).

The maximum amount that may be requested per application is $100,000. The total contestable fund is $1,000,000.

Priority Areas

  • Kia Tupu – To Grow: Growth and building of knowledge, capacity and capability to practice kaitiakitanga
  • Kia Hua – To Prosper: Assisting tribal members and marae in their environmental aspirations
  • Kia Puaawai – To Sustain: Continuing roles as Kaitiaki in protecting current environments

Funding Exclusions

Expenses not covered include salaries and wages, long-term puutea to support kaimahi, and capital expenditure.

Supporting Documents

  • Endorsement from Marae, and where applicable, mana whenua, dependent on the outline of your project.
  • Detailed outline of how your project | initiative aligns with the Waikato-Tainui Environmental Plan Tai Tumu, Tai Pari, Tai Ao
  • Detailed outline of your project | initiative.
  • Detailed budget for your project and/or initiative including any external that has been sought.
  • Identification on file (Birth Certificate, Drivers Licence or Passport)
  • Bank Confirmation (must contain bank logo, account name and number)

Terms and Conditions

  1. Must be a registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member and permanently residing in Aotearoa

  2. Charitable status where an applicant is a trust or organisation

  3. Alignment to the Waikato-Tainui Environmental Plan Tai Tumu, Tai Pari, Tai Ao and priority areas

  4. Experience and knowledge in implementing environmental projects and/or initiatives

  5. Completed application form in full

Only one grant application is available per applicant in any financial year period.

Sole discretion to accept, withdraw or defer a grant application that does not meet criteria rests with us. Decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn after 60 days and a new application form needs to be completed.

Most grant application payments take up to 8 weeks for processing, approval and payment (if approved). Payment is due on the 21st of each month.

Grant Application

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