G.I.F.T (Gulf Innovation Fund Together)
Now in its fifth year of operation, G.I.F.T supports entrepreneurs and innovators to test, scale and create new systems to restore the mauri of Tīkapa Moana/Te Moana-nui-ā-Toi (the Hauraki Gulf).
In 2016 Foundation North launched a new Hauraki Gulf environmental Innovation Fund, Gulf Innovation Fund Together (G.I.F.T).
The purpose of the fund is to encourage breakthrough insights, innovations and solutions to the complex environmental issues facing the Hauraki Gulf.
Foundation North has a long history of supporting conservation projects and the new innovation fund builds on the collaborations and conservation work already happening in the Gulf.
Please note that the usual Foundation North funding criteria do not apply to these grants.
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Go on, give the Gulf your great idea for generations to enjoy!
Our funding opportunities
Asian Artists' Fund
The Asian Artists’ Fund 2025 is a co-investment partnership between Foundation North, Creative New Zealand and Auckland Council.
In 2025, the Asian Artists’ fund is being administered by Satellites and we have $650,000 to distribute to artists.
Key Funding Dates
- Opens: Wed 11 June
- In-person Info Session: Tue 3 June — 6-7pm REGISTER HERE
- Online Info Session: Tue 17 June — 5-6pm REGISTER HERE
- Closes: Wed 16 July — 11.59pm
- Results due: Fri 3 October
Te Māhuri o te Taiao
Te Māhuri o te Taiao is a fund led by a panel of seven rangatahi who represent different rohe in Northern Kaipara. These rangatahi have been selected by their Iwi leaders of Te Roroa, Ngāti Whātua and Te Uri o Hau to invest in our Taiao. This is a participatory grant-making initiative supported by Foundation North, SkyCity Community Trust and Clare Foundation.
Key Details
- The fund opens: 16 September 2024
- The fund closes: 16 October 2024
- You will be notified about a decision by: End November 2024 - Early December 2024
- Total funds available: $200,000
- Grants to a maximum of $30,000
Community Building Projects
Details about the process for applying for funding for a Community Building Project (2026/27) will be published on this page later this year. Meanwhile please use last year's information (2024/25) as a guide to the process.