Apply now for 2025 Nōku te Ao Puna Pūtea Social Action Grants
If you’ve got a powerful idea to shift the kōrero around mental distress and reduce discrimination in your community, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Applications for the 2025 Nōku te Ao Puna Pūtea | Social Action Grants close on Sunday 31st August 2025.
The Puna Pūtea or Social Action Grants are grants of between $10,000 and up to $40,000 funded by the Nōku te Ao programme and administered by the Mental Health Foundation. Pūtea or money is awarded to projects that aim to challenge negative stereotypes, unfair judgements, and discrimination towards those of us who live with mental distress or illness. Chosen projects must be completed within six months.
Whether it’s a wānanga series, art project, community event, storytelling initiative, or something else entirely, the Mental Health Foundation is here to tautoko you every step of the way.
Find out more abou the Nōku te Ao Puna Pūtea | Social Action Grants, including tips on how to apply.
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