Empowering communities to thrive

Our funding makes more of a difference in communities which face barriers to things that many of us take for granted, and where people act for the benefit of our environment.

Our funding programmes provide options and flexibility for community organisations working to reduce barriers, provide support to those in need as well as our environment.

Under the korowai of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Rātā enters strategic partnerships across our takiwā to create a more equitable and sustainable society.

We look at the outcomes you are trying to achieve and how they align with our funding priorities.

In Aotearoa, people, place and connection are bound by stories. Through these stories can we understand and appreciate our relationship with Te Ao Māori, Mana Whenua and Whenua.