The fourth grant round closed midday 7 September 2026. This is likley to be the funds final formal funding round. Sign up here to receive updates.

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.

  • 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 website information in PDF form. You may also find this presentation for Round Four applicants useful to hear more about about the fund; what it supported in previous rounds; and what we were prioritising in Round Four.

If you’ve reviewed the website information and intend applying, contact admin@workforcefuturesfund.nz.