Investing in Ngāti Porou culture, people, and places to keep our identity strong for generations to come.
About Toitū
Toitū Ngāti Porou Cultural Activities Grants
Toitū Ngāti Porou offers a refreshed suite of grants to strengthen our reo, tikanga and cultural integrity across the iwi — targeted at whānau, hapū, rohe and iwi-wide levels.
All grants are assessed using the Toitū Funding Matrix to ensure decisions are fair, transparent and aligned to kaupapa Ngāti Porou.
Cultural Activities Grants
Ngā Pūtea Tautoko Ahurea
Whakanuia Matariki Grant
Funding supports Ngāti Porou-anchored Matariki kaupapa across Whanau, Hapu, Marae and community groups in Ngati Porou Rohe to celebrate Matariki and strengthen cultural knowledge. With $10,000 per Rohenga Tipuna available (can fund one entity or be split).
Up to $10,000 available per registered Ngati Porou Taurāhere per year to deliver measurable reo/tikanga outcomes for uri living away from home (min 70% programme delivery / max 30% admin). Matrix-weighted assessment applies.
Supporting registered Ngāti Porou individuals, whānau, and groups to deliver kaupapa that celebrate, strengthen and advance our culture across four funding tiers. Funding is available for all activities that align with the Toitū Ngāti Porou Trust Deed and benefit our people. Grants may support one-off events or ongoing programmes, with all applications assessed against the Toitū Funding Matrix.
The Rohenga Tipuna Administration Grant invests in mandated, compliant entities to strengthen hapū capacity through administration roles and systems. Funding enables hapū to organise, govern, and deliver kaupapa that support reo, tikanga, and Ngāti Porou development. Applications are assessed against the Toitū Funding Matrix and compliance requirements.
