The next grant round is expected to open for applications in February 2026. Sign up to receive updates or check this website for more details closer to the time.
To support knowing whether to apply and assist with applications, you need to talk to the fund before submitting an application.
Contact admin@workforcefuturesfund.nz to make a time.
Guidance to apply
The applications can involve considerable work, which is why we ask potential applicants to talk to the fund’s team at an early stage. We can help you determine whether to apply, and support you to develop a strong proposal.
The documents used for round two (August to September 2025) follow. They may be updated prior to the February 2026 round, so they are provided for guidance only.
Here is the application form as a PDF, and as a word template. You need to use the online form to make your application.
We also provide a project plan template. You don’t need to use this format, but you must include the details it asks for in the project plan you’ll upload as part of an application.
Here is the assessment framework that was used to review applications.
Here’s a summary of the round two website information in PDF form. You may also find this presentation useful.
If you’ve reviewed the website information and intend applying, contact admin@workforcefuturesfund.nz.