The Foundation North & Rule Foundation Fund (FNxRF) is for projects that aim to address a need in takatāpui, MVPFAFF+ and rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Te Tai Tokerau (Northland).
History
Since 2022, the Rule Foundation has partnered with Foundation North to help support takatāpui, MVPFAFF+ and rainbow communities via the Rainbow Wellbeing Legacy Fund.
In September 2024, Foundation North agreed to devolve further funding to the Rule Foundation as we are a funder specifically focused on the takatāpui, MVPFAFF+ and rainbow communities in Aotearoa.
What funding is available?
There are two tiers of funding:
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Up to $20,000 for smaller projects.
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Up to $65,000 for larger projects.
Funding up to $20k and $65k is available in each round.
Criteria - what can we apply for?
Applications should identify a need in takatāpui, MVPFAFF+ and rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) and explain how the project will address this need.
We welcome applications from a broad range of activities, including but not limited to: events, programmes, advocacy, groups, support, arts, sport, culture, and education activities.
Funding is for not-for-profit groups and organisations doing charitable work.
Funding is only for work happening in Tāmaki Makaurau and/or Te Tai Tokerau regions.
Exclusions
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Retrospective funding - we will not fund a project that has already occurred
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Funding for a fundraising activity
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Debt repayment
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Refinancing of existing loans
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Endowments
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Promotion of religious beliefs
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Promotion of political party objectives
Deadlines
Decisions will be made in rounds for each type of funding with closing dates in 2026 as below:
5pm Friday 27 February 2026
5pm Friday 5 June 2026
5pm Friday 28 August 2026
5pm Friday 27 November 2026
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