Māori Community Suicide Prevention Fund

The applications for the 2025 Māori Community Suicide Prevention Fund will open 29th September 2025. This fund is designed to support Māori communities in their efforts to prevent suicide and promote mental health and wellbeing.
 
The Māori Community Suicide Prevention Fund aims to empower whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori providers to create community-led solutions that strengthen resilience, mental health, and cultural identity. The fund encourages projects that use culturally relevant practices, including tikanga Māori, to deliver impactful, sustainable suicide prevention strategies.

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UNTIL FUNDING APPLICATIONS CLOSE

on Monday 24 November 2025, 11:59pm

2025 Funding Goals & Objectives

The 2025 Māori Community Suicide Prevention Fund supports Māori-led initiatives that focus on improving mental health and preventing suicide. Its primary goal is to empower Māori communities by funding projects that promote resilience, cultural identity, and community wellbeing. The fund encourages innovative approaches grounded in Te Ao Māori, with an emphasis on whānau, hapū, and iwi collaboration.

Key objectives include:

  • Supporting initiatives that reduce the risk of suicide.
  • Strengthening whānau and community connections.
  • Promoting mental health through culturally aligned practices.
  • Enhancing knowledge and skills for managing mental health challenges.

For more details, visit the Funding Guidelines.

Rounds of fundings

For small, whānau-led or hapū initiatives that strengthen connections, identity, and resilience. This fund supports grassroots projects that make a direct impact in communities at a local level.
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For Māori community groups delivering wellbeing and suicide prevention activities. This fund backs kaupapa Māori initiatives that bring people together, build protective factors, and support wider community networks.
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For iwi and Māori providers working in partnership to deliver collective, high-impact initiatives. Designed for wide-reaching, kaupapa Māori solutions that create long-term change across rohe and communities.
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For iwi organisations and Māori providers running larger-scale initiatives. Supports structured programmes that promote wellbeing, prevention, and resilience through tikanga, te reo, and mātauranga Māori.
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2025 Funding Timeline

Funding Applications Open

Monday 29 September 2025, 9am

Funding Applications Close

Monday 24 November 2025, 11:59pm

External Assessment Panel

12 – 16 January 2026

Notifications

21 January 2026

Contracting  

From 21 January 2026

Implementation

1 February 2026 to 1 September 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can apply for this fund?

Whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori community groups, and Māori health or wellbeing providers can all apply. Collaborations between iwi and providers are also welcome.

2. How much funding is available?

There are four levels of funding: up to $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, or $100,000, depending on the size and scope of your initiative.

3. What kinds of projects will be funded?

We support kaupapa Māori initiatives that strengthen identity, connection, and resilience. Examples include wānanga, wellbeing programmes, cultural workshops, intervention activities, and postvention or bereavement support.

4. What will not be funded?

The fund does not cover activities outside the kaupapa of suicide prevention, core organisational overheads, projects outside the delivery timeframe, or initiatives that are not Māori-led or kaupapa Māori in approach.

5. Do I need to be a registered charity or trust to apply?

No. Whānau and hapū-led initiatives are eligible, even if they are not formal organisations, provided they can show a clear plan and accountability.

6. How are applications assessed?

Applications are reviewed by an external panel based on how well they align with the goals of the Māori Community Suicide Prevention Fund and kaupapa Māori suicide prevention principles.

7. When do applications open and close?

Application dates are set each year. For 2025, Funding applications open, Monday 29 September 2025, 9am and close, Monday 24 November 2025, 11:59pm.

8. How long do we have to deliver our project?

Projects must be completed within the funding period outlined in the guidelines (between 6 – 12 months depending on contracted period start to finish date).

9. What reporting is required if we are successful?

Successful applicants will need to sign a contract with Te Rau Ora and provide updates and a final report on project outcomes. Support will be provided to help you meet these requirements.

10. Where can I get help with my application?

If you have questions, email communityfund@terauora.com or visit the Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention website for more resources and guidance.

How to apply?

Contacts

Get in touch with the Community Fund team:

Email: communityfund@terauora.com

Phone: +64 4 473 9591 or 0800 122 616

Website: https://centreofmaorisuicideprevention.com/

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