Department of Internal Affairs — Community Matters
Government agency
Department of Internal Affairs — Community Matters supports New Zealand organisations through 4 funding programmes listed on Funding Radar.
- Funding range
- Not stated – Not stated
- Application windows
- 4 open rounds
- Regions covered
- Nationwide
Funding focus
Current opportunities
Lottery Community Grants
Department of Internal Affairs — Community Matters
Applications for funding can be made for planning or delivery of community facilities .
Charity · Community group · Marae or iwi organisation
Amount not published
Closes Open / rolling
Lottery Community
Department of Internal Affairs — Community Matters
Provides funding for community organisations to deliver services and projects that build stronger, sustainable communities across New Zealand.
Charity · Community group · Marae or iwi organisation
Amount not published
Closes Open / rolling
Lottery Community Facilities
Department of Internal Affairs — Community Matters
Applications for funding can be made for planning or delivery of community facilities .
Charity · Community group · Marae or iwi organisation
Amount not published
Closes Open / rolling
Lottery Environment and Heritage
Department of Internal Affairs — Community Matters
Supports projects that preserve, protect, and promote Aotearoa New Zealand's natural, physical, and cultural heritage.
Charity · Community group · Marae or iwi organisation
Amount not published
Closes Open / rolling
Application tips
- Demonstrate match funding or local fundraising progress to strengthen project readiness.
- Demonstrate strong ongoing community involvement and present a clear long-term maintenance plan.
- Double check that your organisation meets legal entity requirements before starting your application in Hapori.
- Engage qualified heritage or ecological specialists early to help draft required technical plans and reports.
- Ensure your application clearly connects your project outcomes to local community needs and DIA priority outcomes.