Youth Initiatives Funding

Community Funding

Youth Initiatives Funding

Applicants can be Community groups, individuals, school groups or social enterprises

This fund supports activity-based projects catering to youth aged 12-25

To view our current rounds view SmartyGrants

All initiatives are required to be promoted as smokefree and vapefree.

The annual allocation for this fund is $10,000

There are two rounds per year in February and September

SmartyGrants Link


Closing and Decision Dates

Opening Dates Closing DatesMeeting Dates 
12 January 202613 February 202611 March 2026 
13 July 20267 August 20269 September 2026 

Request further information

ContactContact Details
The Funding Team 03 687 7200
Email fundingenquiries@timdc.govt.nz

Last updated: 26 Nov 2025