Current Funding Opportunities

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The Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) – Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi – spends around $12.062 million per year on a wide range of youth development and youth enterprise initiatives. We fund organisations that employ a youth development approach which supports the wellbeing of young people (aged 12 to 24 years) in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Youth Development Partnership and Innovation Fund

An Expression of Interest and associated Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Youth Development Partnership and Innovation Fund have been published on the Government Electronic Tenders Service external external website. The EOI will remain active throughout the 2025/2026 Financial Year.

Find out more by going to the Youth Development Partnership and Innovation Fund page below!

Youth Development Partnership and Innovation Fund