Consumer, Peer Support and Lived Experience (CPSLE) Training and Professional Development Grant
This grant has now closed.
About the grant
This is a training and professional development grant specifically for workers in the consumer, peer support and lived experience (CPSLE) mental health and addiction workforce, who are currently, or are aspiring to be, reflective practitioners, project leaders, service leaders or people leaders.
The grant will help cover the costs to take part in a learning activity (course or training programme) for existing CPSLE workers to develop professional knowledge and skills that enhance their CPSLE role or career in reflective practice, service, project or people leadership. This should include reference to either or both of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi or the CPSLE competencies.
Applicants must have the support of their organisation to attend the learning activity (a letter of support will be required).
Grant applications
Applications for the CPSLE Training and professional development grants will open on Monday 15 September and close at midday on Monday 13 October 2025.
We recommend submitting your application on our online grants portal at least 3-7 days before the closing date of 10 October 2025. You can register in our portal at any time, and it will save your details.
You can expect to hear back from us with the outcome within 10 working days after the grant closes.
Who can apply
Individuals who are currently in, or aspire to be in, reflective practitioner, project, service or people leader roles in the consumer, peer support and lived experience (CPSLE) workforce in mental health and addiction.
Applicants must have the support of their organisation to attend the training course (a letter of support will be required).
How the grant can be used
The grant covers the costs of the applicant taking part in a relevant learning activity for existing CPSLE workers to develop professional knowledge and skills that enhance their CPSLE role or career as reflective practitioners, project, service or people leaders. This may be through: increased knowledge, understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles; or increased cultural responsivity/competence; or alignment with the leadership level of the CPSLE competencies; or a combination of these elements.
The grant can be used for:
- course fees
- related resources and course materials (e.g. workbooks)
- a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs.
The grant cannot be used for the purchase of a laptop.
The CPSLE training and professional development grant does not cover the employer back-filling or wages of the applicant.
How much can be funded
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Applicants can be funded up to a maximum of $2,500 (GST inclusive).
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Multiple applications can be submitted by the same applicant, but a separate application must be received for each learning activity.
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If a learning activity costs more than $2,500, applicants may apply for Te Pou to fund the partial cost of the learning activity up to this amount.
Grant priorities (equity)
- Supporting equity for Māori and Pasifika people.
- Learning activities that support increased knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural competence.
You must start the learning activity after 1 November 2025 but before 30 July 2026.
Eligibility criteria
As well as complying with the grant terms and conditions, applications must also meet following the eligibility criteria.
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Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
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Applicants must be aged 18 years or older.
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Applicants must have personal lived experience of mental health challenges and/or addiction.
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Current role in the CPSLE workforce and has a letter of support from employer (or organisational support for those in unpaid roles).
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The learning activity must:
- be available in New Zealand
- not already be fully funded by other another agency/organisation
- end before 31 December 2026.
The Te Pou CPSLE training directory lists some relevant training options for CPSLE workers. Applications are open to other courses that meet the eligibility criteria.
Contact
Please contact us at grants@tepou.co.nz
