Important Hāpai Hapori (Community Operations) funding dates
Hāpai Hapori Funding Calendars
Maramataka Tahua Hāpai Hapori
This document lists the opening, closing and decision dates for all funds administered by Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua's (Department) Hāpai Hapori branch.
Funding years on this page refer to the 1 July - 30 June financial year.
It includes dates for:
2025/26 Funding Year
- 2025/26 Lottery Grants Board Te Puna Tahua
- 2025/2026 Crown Funds Ngā kaupapa e tautokona ā-pūteatia ana e te Karauna
- 2025/2026 Trust funds
2026/2027 Funding Year
- 2026/2027 Lottery Grants Board Te Puna Tahua
- 2026/2027 Crown Funds Ngā kaupapa e tautokona ā-pūteatia ana e te Karauna
- 2026/2027 Trust funds
Note that these dates are indicative only and subject to change. Check back on this page regularly for updates.
2025/2026 Lottery Grants Board Te Puna Tahua
| Fund | Opening date | Closing date |
'Decision by' date* (the latest date a decision meeting will occur) |
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Lottery Community Fund (round 2) Te Tahua Whakatinana Papakāinga | 5 November 2025 | 3 December 2025 | 1 April 2026 |
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Lottery Environment and Heritage Fund Te Tahua Taiao Ngā Taonga | Always open | Requests received by 20 August 2025 | 5 November 2025 |
| Requests received by 3 December 2025 | 4 March 2026 | ||
| Requests received by 18 March 2026 | 3 June 2026 | ||
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Lottery Community Facilities Fund Te Tahua Hapori Ngā Whakaurunga | Always open | Requests received by 25 June 2025 | 17 September 2025 |
| Requests received by 12 November 2025 | 18 February 2026 | ||
| Requests received by 25 February 2026 | 20 May 2026 | ||
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Lottery Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) Fund Te Komiti mo ngā Tāngata Hauā | Always open |
Decisions on IWD grants are made in: August, October, December, February, April, June | |
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Lottery Minister's Discretionary Fund Te Tahua Mā Te Minita Anō Tohatoha | Always open | Monthly | |
|
Oranga Marae (2025/26 Round 3) | 30 October 2025 | 5 February 2026 | 9 April 2026 |
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Oranga Marae (2025/26 Round 4) | 6 February 2026 | 24 April 2026 | 12 June 2026 |
*'Decision by' dates are the latest date a committee or advisory group can meet to make funding decisions for a funding round. If you have a funding request being considered in that funding round, you will be informed of the decision by email shortly after that meeting.
2025/2026 Crown Funds Ngā kaupapa e tautokona ā-pūteatia ana e te Karauna
| Fund | Opening date | Closing date |
'Decision by' date* (the latest date a decision meeting will occur) |
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Community and Volunteering Capability Fund - Organisational capability priority (through internships) Tahua Āheinga Hapori me te Tūaotanga | Open until fund allocation is fully committed. Fund allocation fully committed until 1 July 2026. | Allow up to 12 weeks from when you submit your request for a decision | |
|
Community and Volunteering Capability Fund - Youth worker training priority Tahua Āheinga Hapori me te Tūaotanga | Always open | Allow up to 12 weeks from when you submit your request for a decision | |
|
Racing Safety Development Fund (2025/26 round 2) | 18 February 2026 | 25 March 2026 | 24 April 2026 |
*'Decision by' dates are the latest date a committee or advisory group can meet to make funding decisions for a funding round. If you have a funding request being considered in that funding round, you will be informed of the decision by email shortly after that meeting.
2025/2026 Trust funds
| Fund | Opening date | Closing date |
'Decision by' date* (the latest date a decision meeting will occur) |
|
Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust (2025/26 round 2) | 18 February 2026 | 25 March 2026 | 29 April 2026 |
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Pacific Development Conservation Trust (2025/26 round 2) | 4 February 2026 | 18 March 2026 | 13 May 2026 |
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Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust (2025/26 round 4) | Always open | January 2026 | |
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Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust (2025/26 round 5) | Always open | March 2026 | |
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Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust (2025/26 round 6) | Always open | May 2026 |
*'Decision by' dates are the latest date a committee or advisory group can meet to make funding decisions for a funding round. If you have a funding request being considered in that funding round, you will be informed of the decision by email shortly after that meeting.
2026/2027 Lottery Grants Board Te Puna Tahua
| Fund | Opening date | Closing date |
'Decision by' date* (the latest date a decision meeting will occur) |
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Lottery Community Fund (round 1) Te Tahua Whakatinana Papakāinga | 8 July 2026 | 5 August 2026 | 4 November 2026 |
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Lottery Community Fund (round 2) Te Tahua Whakatinana Papakāinga | 28 October 2026 | 18 November 2026 | 17 March 2027 |
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Lottery Environment and Heritage Fund Te Tahua Taiao Ngā Taonga | Open from 22 July 2026 | Requests received by 23 September 2026 | 18 November 2026 |
| Requests received by 9 December 2026 | 10 March 2027 | ||
| Requests received by 10 March 2027 | 2 June 2027 | ||
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Lottery Community Facilities Fund Te Tahua Hapori Ngā Whakaurunga | Open from 8 July 2026 | Requests received by 2 September 2026 | 4 November 2026 |
| Requests received by 25 November 2026 | 3 March 2027 | ||
| Requests received by 17 February 2027 | 12 May 2027 | ||
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Lottery Health Research Fund Te Tahua Rangahau Hauoratanga | 1 July 2026 | 26 August 2026 | 18 November 2026 |
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Lottery Outdoor Safety Fund Te Tahua Whakaruruhau | 8 July 2026 | 5 August 2026 | 4 November 2026 |
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Lottery Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) Fund Te Komiti mo ngā Tāngata Hauā | Always open |
Decisions on IWD grants are made in: August, October, December, February, April, June | |
|
Lottery Minister's Discretionary Fund Te Tahua Mā Te Minita Anō Tohatoha | Always open | Monthly | |
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Oranga Marae (2026/27 Round 1) | 3 June 2026 | 22 July 2026 | 30 September 2026 |
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Oranga Marae (2026/27 Round 2) | 23 July 2026 | 21 October 2026 | 10 December 2026 |
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Oranga Marae (2026/27 Round 3) | 22 October 2026 | 20 January 2027 | 24 March 2027 |
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Oranga Marae (2026/27 Round 4) | 21 January 2027 | 7 April 2027 | 2 June 2027 |
*'Decision by' dates are the latest date a committee or advisory group can meet to make funding decisions for a funding round. If you have a funding request being considered in that funding round, you will be informed of the decision by email shortly after that meeting.
2026/2027 Crown Funds Ngā kaupapa e tautokona ā-pūteatia ana e te Karauna
| Fund | Opening date | Closing date |
'Decision by' date* (the latest date a decision meeting will occur) |
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Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) Te Tahua Mā Ngā Whakahaere i Ngā Hapori | 15 April 2026 | 13 May 2026 | 29 July 2026 |
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Community and Volunteering Capability Fund - Sector leadership priority Tahua Āheinga Hapori me te Tūaotanga | 6 May 2026 | 3 June 2026 | 22 July 2026 |
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Community and Volunteering Capability Fund - Volunteering priority Tahua Āheinga Hapori me te Tūaotanga | 6 May 2026 | 3 June 2026 | 21 July 2026 |
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Community and Volunteering Capability Fund - Organisational capability priority (through internships) Tahua Āheinga Hapori me te Tūaotanga | Always open | Allow up to 12 weeks from when you submit your request for a decision | |
|
Community and Volunteering Capability Fund - Youth worker training priority Tahua Āheinga Hapori me te Tūaotanga | Always open | Allow up to 12 weeks from when you submit your request for a decision | |
|
Racing Safety Development Fund (round 1) | 22 July 2026 | 2 September 2026 | 30 September 2026 |
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Racing Safety Development Fund (round 2) | 17 February 2027 | 31 March 2027 | 28 April 2027 |
*'Decision by' dates are the latest date a committee or advisory group can meet to make funding decisions for a funding round. If you have a funding request being considered in that funding round, you will be informed of the decision by email shortly after that meeting.
2026/2027 Trust funds
| Fund | Opening date | Closing date |
'Decision by' date* (the latest date a decision meeting will occur) |
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Peace and Disarmament Education Trust (round 1) | 4 March 2026 | 15 April 2026 | 13 May 2026 |
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Peace and Disarmament Education Trust (round 2) | 10 June 2026 | 22 July 2026 | 2 September 2026 |
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Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust (round 1) | 12 August 2026 | 23 September 2026 | 28 October 2026 |
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Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust (round 2) | 17 February 2027 | 24 March 2027 | 28 April 2027 |
| Norman Kirk Memorial Trust | 5 August 2026 | 16 September 2026 | 11 November 2026 |
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Pacific Development Conservation Trust (round 1) | 5 August 2026 | 16 September 2026 | 4 November 2026 |
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Pacific Development Conservation Trust (round 2) | 3 February 2027 | 17 March 2027 | 12 May 2027 |
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Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust (round 1) | Always open | June 2026 | |
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Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust (round 2) | Always open | September 2026 | |
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Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust (round 3) | Always open | November 2026 | |
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Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust (round 4) | Always open | January 2027 | |
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Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust (round 5) | Always open | March 2027 | |
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Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust (round 6) | Always open | May 2027 | |
| Winston Churchill Memorial Trust | 8 July 2026 | 19 August 2026 | 25 November 2026 |
*'Decision by' dates are the latest date a committee or advisory group can meet to make funding decisions for a funding round. If you have a funding request being considered in that funding round, you will be informed of the decision by email shortly after that meeting.
Last updated: 28 January 2026