Nōku te Ao | Social Action Grants

The Mental Health Foundation enables others to contribute to the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders through a range of grants for projects likely to change attitudes towards people living with mental distress.

Nōku te Ao grant key info and criteria

Mental health advocacy grants.

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Nōku te Ao Social Action Grants winners 2025

Introducing the winners of the 2025 Nōku te Ao Social Action Grants.

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Pacific approach - Fonofale Model

Information provided in this section will be used to assess whether your proposed project is eligible for funding.

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What is ‘mental distress’

We all experience tough times in life that impact on our mental health.

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Inspirational project ideas, and past grant projects

Be inspired by our previous grantees’ projects.

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