Mental Health and Addiction Professional Development (study) Grant for Registered Nurses working in Primary Health Care
About the grant
This grant has been extended and now closes on Monday 8 December at 5pm.
This is a study grant for professional development specifically for registered nurses working in the primary health care sector. Applicants for this grant will need to be working in primary health care which includes, GP practice nurses, community nurses and school nurses.
The study grant will contribute to the costs involved to take part in a learning activity relating to building confidence, skills and knowledge in mental health and addiction that will benefit the people they support.
This is a one off workforce development grant for registered nurses working in the Primary health care sector.
Grant applications
Applications for the professional development grant will open on Monday 10 November 2025 and close at 5pm on Monday 8 December 2025.
We recommend submitting your application on our online grants portal at least 3 to 7 days before the closing date of Monday 8 December 2025. You can register on our portal at any time and it will save your details.
First register on the Te Pou Grants Portal by creating a user account. You will need to supply photo ID and bank account details. Then follow the onscreen instructions to create a grant application.
If you have any questions, please contact us at grants@tepou.co.nz
You can expect to hear back from us with the outcome of your application within 10 working days after the grant closes.
Who can apply?
Primary health care nurses working in Primary care at a minimum of 0.6FTE. The Primary health care nurse must be working in a publicly funded organisation. Applicants must have the support of their organisation to attend the learning activity (a letter of support will be required).
How can the grant be used?
The study grant contributes to the costs of the applicant taking part in a relevant learning activity that builds on their professional knowledge and skills of mental health and addiction mahi.
The grant can be used for
- course fees
- related resources and course materials (eg workbooks)
- a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs.
The study grant does not cover laptops, the employer back-filling or wages of the applicant.
How much can be funded?
Applicants can be funded up to a maximum of $3,000 (GST inclusive).
If a learning activity costs more than $3,000 (GST inclusive), applicants may apply for Te Pou to fund the partial cost of the learning activity up to this amount.
Grant priorities
Learning activities that result in increased skills and knowledge in mental health and addiction workforce, and that are aligned with Keeping it Real l Kia Pono te Tika
You must start the learning activity before 30 June 2026.
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.
- Applicants must be aged 18 years or older
- Applicants must be a registered nurse
- Confirmation of employment in a publicly funded primary health care nurse role, as a GP practice nurse, community nurse or school nurse
- Be working a minimum of 0.6 FTE
The learning activity must:
- be available in New Zealand
- not already be funded by another agency/organisation or grant.
- start before 30 June 2026
