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FNxRF: Rainbow Community Projects in New Zealand

Deadline: 05-Jun-2026

The Foundation North & Rule Foundation Fund provides grants to not-for-profit organisations supporting takatāpui, MVPFAFF+, and rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Te Tai Tokerau (Northland). Funding ranges from NZD 10,000 to NZD 70,000 for initiatives addressing community needs, including events, programmes, advocacy, arts, sport, and education.

Overview of the Fund

The Foundation North & Rule Foundation Fund is designed to strengthen initiatives that address the needs of takatāpui, MVPFAFF+, and rainbow communities in Auckland and Northland. It supports not-for-profit groups and organisations undertaking charitable work that has a direct and positive impact on these communities.

The fund specifically targets organisations that are not currently receiving Foundation North funding, ensuring that new initiatives can access financial support to grow and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Funding Levels

There are two tiers of funding available:

  • Smaller projects: Up to NZD 10,000

  • Larger projects: Up to NZD 70,000

Funding is intended to cover activities that respond directly to the needs of rainbow, takatāpui, and MVPFAFF+ communities, enabling organisations to deliver services, events, and community programs effectively.

Eligible Initiatives

The fund supports a wide variety of activities, including:

  • Community events and gatherings

  • Programmes promoting wellbeing, inclusion, or advocacy

  • Support services for rainbow, takatāpui, and MVPFAFF+ individuals

  • Arts, culture, and educational initiatives

  • Sport and recreational activities

All projects must take place within Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and/or Te Tai Tokerau (Northland).

Who is Eligible?

  • Not-for-profit organisations undertaking charitable work

  • Organisations not currently receiving Foundation North funding

  • Projects addressing the needs of rainbow, takatāpui, and MVPFAFF+ communities

  • Activities must be delivered within the designated geographic areas

How to Apply

  1. Identify a need in takatāpui, MVPFAFF+, or rainbow communities within Auckland or Northland.

  2. Develop a project plan showing how your initiative will address the identified need.

  3. Determine the appropriate funding tier based on project size and scope.

  4. Submit a detailed application including objectives, expected outcomes, budget, and timeline.

  5. Await review and approval by the Foundation North & Rule Foundation Fund evaluation panel.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying while already receiving funding from Foundation North

  • Proposing projects outside Tāmaki Makaurau or Te Tai Tokerau

  • Failing to clearly identify community needs or expected outcomes

  • Requesting funding for activities unrelated to rainbow, takatāpui, or MVPFAFF+ communities

FAQs

1. Who can apply for this fund?
Not-for-profit organisations undertaking charitable work that support takatāpui, MVPFAFF+, and rainbow communities.

2. What is the maximum funding available?
Up to NZD 10,000 for smaller projects and up to NZD 70,000 for larger projects.

3. Where must projects take place?
All funded activities must occur within Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and/or Te Tai Tokerau (Northland).

4. Can organisations already receiving Foundation North funding apply?
No, the fund is only open to organisations not currently receiving funding from Foundation North.

5. What types of initiatives are supported?
Events, programmes, advocacy, support services, arts, sport, culture, and education initiatives targeting rainbow, takatāpui, and MVPFAFF+ communities.

6. Can individual applications be submitted?
No, only not-for-profit organisations and groups are eligible.

7. How is funding assessed?
Applications are evaluated based on alignment with community needs, project impact, feasibility, and geographic relevance.

Conclusion

The Foundation North & Rule Foundation Fund empowers not-for-profit organisations to strengthen and support rainbow, takatāpui, and MVPFAFF+ communities in Auckland and Northland. By providing targeted funding, the initiative enables meaningful community programs, events, and services that promote inclusion, wellbeing, and opportunity for these communities.

For more information, visit Rule Foundation.