Business Grants

Business grant applications are now closed for 2024 and will re-open in 2025.  The first cut-off date will be 20th February 2025. 
We will be moving to a new grants portal in the coming months so please keep up to date on our website as this will change how you need to submit your application.

 

We have three grant types available to whānau depending on the length of time trading and business revenue.

Kickstart Grant

  • New business or already trading within the first 12 months of registration as a company.
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Stay Up Grant

  • Over 12 months of business registration/trading.
  • GST registered if revenue is above $60k.
  • Revenue up to $120k.
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Growth Grant

  • Over 12 months of business registration/trading.
  • Revenue above $120k.
  • GST registered.
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Grants Eligibility

  • Registered Ngāi Tahu whānau member at least 18 years old.
  • Business must already be trading.
  • Proof of Ngāi Tahu whānau ownership. Applicant/s must show proof of minimum 50% ownership of the business (eg. New Zealand Business Number).
  • Relevant supporting documents must be provided. (see below)
  • NB: Whānau members are only eligible for one grant payment each financial year ending 30th June, with a 12 month stand down period between successful applications.

Supporting Documents Required

  • Application form – download here
  • Robust Business Plan (for Kickstart/Stay Up grants) – download here or Growth Business Plan (for Growth grants) – download here
  • Supporting Market Validation.
  • 12 months forecasted cashflow – download template here
  • 12 months previous year cashflow (if already trading – download template here)
  • Proof of minimum 50% Ngāi Tahu whānau ownership from applicant/s.
  • Proof of Bank account – verified letter from bank or copy of bank statement (screenshots of internet banking or banking app will not be accepted).
  • Proof of GST Registration (if relevant).
  • Photo ID (Passport, driver licence or 18+ card only).

Documentation Required
Grant Type
 Kickstart Stay Up Growth
Application form Y Y Y
Proof of Ngāi Tahu ownership Y Y Y
Proof of verified bank account Y Y Y
Photo ID Y Y Y
Robust business plan Y Y  
Growth business plan     Y
 12 months forecasted cashflow Y Y Y
12 months previous cashflow   Y Y
Market validation evidence Y Y Y
Proof of GST Registration     Y

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