Grants
Pūtea Takuhe
A number of grants are available to support workforce and leadership development
Workforce development grant for primary health care nurses
This is a one-off workforce development grant for primary health care nurses across Aotearoa. The grant will be a contribution to study in a programme of learning in mental health and addiction.
This grant opens on 10 November and closes on 8 December 2025.
Study grant for people of Muslim faith
This is a study grant for professional development specifically for people of Muslim faith. Applicants for this grant either want to pursue a pathway into the mental health, addiction and forensic intellectual disability sector or currently work in the sector and want to build on their existing qualifications.
This grant opens on 12 January and closes on 10 February 2026.
Disability grants
Disability grants were available to enhance skills, develop leadership, and strengthen the workforce of people providing support to disabled people and their whānau.
Disability grants are no longer available due to the decision from Whaikaha Ministry of Disabled People to not renew our contract. If you are a grant recipient, please contact the Ministry of Social Development | Te Manatu Whakahiato Ora at info@disabilitysupport.govt.nz with any queries.
Grant terms and conditions
See the full terms and conditions for Te Pou grants.
