Our kaupapa:
Strengthen and Develop
The Mātātuhi Foundation was established in 2018 by the Auckland Writers Festival to help support the development of New Zealand’s literary landscape.
About Us
The Mātātuhi Foundation is supporting the development of the literary landscape of New Zealand by funding projects that:
Grow Awareness & Readership - Develop sustainable platforms for NZ books & writers
Engage Young Readers - Increase engagement with NZ children’s literature
Preserve Our Legacy - Build access to and awareness of NZ’s literary heritage
Find out more about us
Check out our project showcase
Thinking about applying for a project grant? Take a moment to discover what sort of projects have received funding, why we funded them, and their impact on the Aotearoa literary landscape.
Calling all NZ literary innovators!
Mātātuhi Foundation wants to seed fund innovative projects that help NZ writers increase their reach and engagement with NZ readers. Look out for our annual funding round close-off dates. Complete your application form online.
