BNZ Foundation

Kia ora, welcome to BNZ Foundation's online funding portal. 


Manaaki Tangata grant - Expression of Interest (EOI) open from 1 April - 30 April 2025

To submit an EOI for funding for our Manaaki Tangata grant, please use the buttons at the bottom of this page. Please note that this round is invite-only.

Read about our Manaaki Tangata focus on our website and the guide for funding to make sure you meet our eligibility criteria and your work is in the areas we are looking to fund. 

We understand the value of your time, so our EOI only has a few sections. Please tell us about your organisation and its work, outline the project or initiative you are seeking funding for, describe how you intend to use the funding provided and what success looks like, and  tell us how your objectives align with the focus areas of the BNZ Foundation. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to our funding program. We encourage applications from diverse groups and communities. 

If you require help with completing this form or have any questions, please get in touch with our team on bnz_foundation@bnz.co.nz.We are here to help.  

Manaaki Taiao grant - There are no current open funding opportunities

We have a discrete focus on the marine or coastal environment. You can find out more about our Manaaki Taiao focus here.  

Please get in touch with our team on bnz_foundation@bnz.co.nz if you have a project that might fit our criteria, or if you have any other questions.

Our current partnerships 

You can find out more about our current funding partnerships here.

Upcoming Rounds

Manaaki Tangata - Expression of Interest

Submissions close 5:00PM 30 April 2025 (NZST)
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