Kei ngā kākā wahanui, kei ngā manu tīoriori o te motu whānui, nau mai, tauti mai ki te tīpapa o Te Matatini e karanga atu nei. Nau mai, kia whēorooro ai te rangona o te māra a Tāne.

With the generous support of Te Matatini Society Inc., we are thrilled to offer $20,000 in community grants for those actively involved in kapa haka at any level. This one-time funding opportunity aims to support community kapa haka events, kapa haka development, and individual growth.

Grant Categories:

Komiti Grant – $5,000

Designed for any komiti planning to host a kapa haka event within the next 12 months. Suggested uses for this grant include operational costs, equipment hire, and other event-related needs.

Kapa Grants – $5,000 each

We are offering 2 grants of $5,000 each for kapa attending competitive performances within the upcoming year (excluding Te Matatini nationals). Suggested uses include kākahu, props, wānanga or noho costs.

Kaihaka Grants – $1,000 each

Available to 5 individuals, this grant supports emerging kaihaka participating in performances over the next 12 months, including Te Matatini nationals. Suggested uses for funds include noho or club fees, travel, and kākahu.

Eligibility:

To qualify, applicants must not be currently receiving funding from Te Matatini Society Inc. Applications are open to all, regardless of whether they are kaimahi or tauira of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.  Priority consideration for the komiti and kapa grants will be given to those with prior kapa haka experience. Well-considered applications that demonstrate their contributions to the art form will be valued for all three grant categories.

How to apply:

Submit your application below by 11:59pm, Sunday, 24 November 2024.

Apply for the Komiti Grant

Apply for the Kapa Grant

Terms and Conditions:

• Applicants must not be receiving funding from Te Matatini Society for kapa haka.
• Kapa attending Te Matatini nationals are not eligible to apply, but individual kaihaka who have not received prior funding individually are eligible.
• Applicants do not need to be kaimahi or tauira of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to apply.
• Applicants are allowed to apply for more than one grant.
• Komiti or kapa grants cannot be used for personal salaries or individual payments.
• Priority consideration for the komiti and kapa grants will be given to those with prior kapa haka experience.
• Well-considered applications that demonstrate their contributions to the art form will be valued in categories.
• All applications will be reviewed anonymously by a selected panel comprising representatives from Te Matatini Society Inc. and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
• If insufficient applications are received for the kapa or kaihaka grants, the committee may reallocate funding to strong applications within all three grant categories.
• Approved grants will be paid to verified bank accounts in December 2024.
• Recipients must submit a report (up to 700 words maximum) or a short video (up to 3 minutes in length) documenting their event or performance within 12 months of receiving funding.

Please share this opportunity with your wider networks. Don’t miss out on this chance to support and enhance the kapa haka community!