How We Fund
Tā Mātou Pūtea

Supporting Taranaki people, places, programmes and potential.

Toi Foundation invests in, facilitates, and co-creates opportunities for the success and wellbeing of Taranaki and its people. We work alongside communities to create meaningful change by providing funding, partnership, and support where it’s needed most.

Need funding for your project?
Here’s how we can help.
Anei mātou hei āwhina i a koe.

We support community organisations, iwi and hapū, social enterprises, and individuals seeking funding for initiatives, programmes, events, and opportunities that align with our focus areas:

Protecting and Regenerating the Environment

Investing in sustainability, conservation, and climate solutions.

Helping Children and Young People Thrive

Backing initiatives that improve wellbeing and opportunities.

Empowering Māori aspirations

Supporting kaupapa Māori-led initiatives and partnerships.

Increasing access to opportunities

Strengthening communities, fostering belonging, and building skills.

our focus areas

Our Funding Types
Ngā Momo Pūtea

For over 35 years, Toi Foundation has partnered with communities to build a thriving, inclusive, and equitable Taranaki. As a strategic grant maker, we take pride in creating a lasting impact. Our investment in assets enables us to fund in four key ways:

Strengthening Community Fund

Grants for not-for-profits, supporting annual, capital, programme, event, and individual initiatives.

Strategic Fund

Funding and partnerships that drive long-term, collaborative impact aligned with our purpose and our strategic focus areas – improved environment, enhanced child and youth wellbeing, and empowering Māori aspiration.

Innovation Fund

Supporting new (seed) and scalable ideas with high potential for impact.

Investing For Impact Fund

Investments that generate social, environmental, and financial returns. Investments need to speak to levers of change – housing, education, employment and environment.

our funding approach

How To Apply
Me Pēhea te Tono

Not sure if you’re eligible or where to start? We’ve made it simple. Click the links below to explore more:

Understand our funding approach and process
Learn what we fund and why
Get key dates
See when to apply and when decisions are made
Read our FAQs
Quick answers to common questions
Check your eligibility

We have policy documents for each fund that outline who is eligible to apply and important information. These can be found on Our Funding Approach page.

our funding approach
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Data-Driven Decisions for Taranaki’s Future
Ka aratakina mātou e te rangahau

Our funding is guided by data, research, and partnerships to support those in greatest need. We take a strategic, proactive approach, ensuring impact aligns with priority areas.

our regional research
our impact
our strategy
our staff

Building a thriving, inclusive and equitable Taranaki

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