Business Grants
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.
Stay Up Grant
- Over 12 months of business registration/trading.
- GST registered if revenue is above $60k.
- Revenue up to $120k.
Growth Grant
- Over 12 months of business registration/trading.
- Revenue above $120k.
- GST registered.
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 |
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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 |
Ready to Apply?
Send us all the relevant documentation.