Māhuri Tōtara national support worker summit grant – Ōtautahi Christchurch
About the grant
This grant will help cover the costs to attend the second Māhuri Tōtara national support work summit in Ōtautahi Christchurch in June, 2024. Organisations must apply on behalf of their kaimahi.
Grant applications
Applications for travel grants for the Ōtautahi Christchurch summit open on Friday 1 March 2024 and close on Tuesday 30 April 2024.
We recommend submitting your application on our online grants portal at least 3-7 days before closing time. Your organisation 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 two weeks of the grant round closing.
Who can apply
Attendance for the summit is open to support workers and cultural kaimahi working in support worker roles. Attendees must have the approval of their direct manager and be supported by the organisation. Applications for travel grants need to be made by an organisation who would like their kaimahi to attend the event.
How the grant can be used
The grant contributes to the costs of attending Māhuri Tōtara. This may include:
- Flights
- Accommodation
- Petrol and taxis
The grant does not cover the service back-filling or wages of the applicant.
How much can be funded
Applicants can be funded up to $750 per person which may cover costs for flights, accommodation, and transport to attend the summit. Any other expenses will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is a limit of $1500 per organisation.