Maori Women’s Transfer Fund

This fund was initiated in 1990 to provide an opportunity for Pakeha women to offer support to activities and projects for Maori women in the Wellington region.

 

Funding Rounds

Applications are assessed twice a year on 31 May and 31 October. Meetings are scheduled for 2-3 weeks after the closing date.

Criteria

Priority is given to Maori women's group projects and activities which have community benefit.

Applications from groups and/or individuals can come from the Wellington area which covers Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley and Wainuiomata.

Recipients are to report back on how the grant was used.

How to apply

Applicants are to provide the following information:

• name, address and contact number
• tribal affiliations
• group represented, if applying on behalf of a group
• description of the project
• amount of money required for the project
  

Recipients are to report back on how the grant was used.

Funding Pool

The grants awarded are usually between $200-$500, depending on the number of applications received. The total amount available each year is $1,500. Please bear in mind the amount available when applying for funding.

Decision

Outcomes of the applications are made 2-3 weeks after the closing dates and all applicants will be notified by mail.

More about the Maori Women's Transfer Fund

Funding Committee

The committee is made up of 2 Maori women and the Office Manager. Relationships with Mana Whenua and Taura Here are held through Ngati Ruanui, Nga Ruahine, Te Arawa, Ngati Awa, Te Herenga Waka marae (Victoria University marae), Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Ngati Oneone, Rongowhakaata and Ngai Tamanuhiri.

History of the Maori Women's Transfer Fund

The Maori Women's Transfer Fund was initiated in 1990 to provide an opportunity for Pakeha women to offer support to activities and projects for Maori women in the Wellington region. It was started at a time when the YWCA of Aotearoa New Zealand was beginning to take notice of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and what it could do to work in the spirit of Te Tiriti, and support Maori women.  It is designed to be a practical way for Pakeha to demonstrate commitment to partnership under the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The fund was established with donations from individuals and organisations and is kept solely for the purpose of assisting Maori women's projects. The Wellington YWCA administers the fund and the committee of women who make the funding allocations.

Contact us to receive further information on this fund.