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The Manaaki Fund

Manaaki Fund Round 8

Funds New Zealand NGOs delivering development projects for remote communities across the Pacific and Southeast Asia.

The Manaaki Fund is an annual contestable Official Development Assistance (ODA) grant programme administered by New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to co-invest with registered New Zealand NGOs in smaller-scale, targeted development activities in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Round 8 opened 28 January 2026 and closed 28 April 2026. Grants range from NZD $100,000 to NZD $1.

Development outcomes in vulnerable, marginalised, and hard-to-reach communities in Pacific and Southeast Asia priority developing countries, delivered by New Zealand NGOs with local in-country partners.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.mfat.govt.nz