Consumer, Peer Support and Lived Experience (CPSLE) Training and Professional Development Grant
About the grant
This is a training and professional development grant specifically for consumer, peer support and lived experience (CPSLE) workers in mental health and addiction.
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. This may include reference to either or both the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi or the CPSLE competencies.
Grant applications
Applications for the CPSLE Training and professional development grants will open on Tuesday 30 January and close at midday on Friday 1 March 2024.
Applications can only be made online through our online grants portal. We recommend you submit your application at least 3 to 7 days before the closing date of 1 March. 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 currently work in a consumer, peer support and lived experience (CPSLE) role 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. This may be through: increased knowledge, understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles; increased cultural responsivity/competence; alignment with the CPSLE competencies; or a combination of these elements.
The grant can be used for:
- course fees
- related resources and course materials (eg workbooks)
- a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs.
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 $3,000 (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 $3000, applicants may apply for Te Pou to fund the partial cost of the learning activity up to this amount
Grant priorities
In order to support equity, grants will prioritise:
- supporting equity for Māori and Pasifika people
- learning activities that support increased knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural competence.
Eligibility criteria
As well as complying with the grant terms and conditions, applications must also meet following the eligibility criteria.
Applicants must:
- be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
- be aged 18 years or older
- have personal lived experience of mental health challenges and/or addiction
- current role in the CPSLE workforce and has a letter of support from employer (or organisational support for those in unpaid roles).
The learning activity must:
- be available in New Zealand,
- not already be fully funded by other another agency/organisation and
- start before 31 December 2024.
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.
