Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund applications open

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage is now accepting funding applications for events in 2019 to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund invites applications from groups hosting community events which promote nation-building through wide community participation, and encourage the celebration of an inclusive New Zealand identity.

Projects reflecting a partnership between iwi, marae, local government, and community groups are particularly encouraged.

Manatū Taonga is keen to see an increase in Waitangi Day events accessible to all members of the community including those with disabilities.

This year the fund supported 44 events throughout Aotearoa. These included the national commemorations at Waitangi; a Treaty trail based on the Amazing Race concept; waka ama and cultural performances; educational activities for migrant communities; and marae-based community events.

Grants from the fund generally range from $1000 to $5000 and applications close 5pm on Monday 1 October 2018.

Information and the application form is available on the Ministry’s website: https://mch.govt.nz/funding-nz-culture/ministry-grants-awards/commemorating-waitangi-day-fund
For more information please call (04) 499 4229 or email waitangi.fund@mch.govt.nz

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