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The Moana Reo Media Fund is now closed

The Moana Reo Media Fund is now closed.

Funding in partnership with

The Moana Reo Media Fund is now closed

Innovative

Support the development of innovative media content using Pacific languages

Inclusive

Ensure our Pacific people have access to a diverse range of media in our Pacific languages

Positive outcomes

Positively impact cultural identity, mental health, and wellbeing through Pacific language multimedia content

Future forward

Build the skills, capability and leadership of young people in Pacific multimedia spaces

The Moana Reo Media Fund is now closed

The Moana Reo Media Fund is now closed.

The Moana Reo Media Fund is now closed

Funding option 1

Polōketi fakailoga, 
Signature project

We’re looking to fund:

  • One signature project to reach a wide audience
  • Funding up to $220,000
  • Must have support of two platforms
  • Predominantly in a Pacific language, bilingual or focused on promoting a Pacific language
Funding option 2

Ma e tau fuata, 
 Youth audience

We’re looking to fund:

  • Up to five projects with a focus on young people as the audience
  • Funding up to $100,000
  • Predominantly in a Pacific language, bilingual or focused on promoting a Pacific language
Funding option 3

Porokaramu tukeke, 
Diverse projects

We’re looking to fund:

  • Up to 10 smaller projects (e.g. music, vodcast,
    journalism, other creative media, children’s entertainment and learning)
  • Funding up to $50,000
  • Predominantly in a Pacific language, bilingual or focused on promoting a Pacific language

The Moana Reo Media Fund is now closed

The Moana Reo Media Fund is now closed.

Funding dates

Key dates

  • Opens on 26th August 2024
  • Closes on 13th September 2024 at 4pm NZT
  • Allow up to 10 weeks from the closing date for a decision
  • Work must be completed within one year of the grant being received (pending the complexity of the project).
Funding eligibility

Who can apply

To be eligible, applicants need to:

  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand
  • Be of Pacific descent, or serve a Pacific audience
  • Be able to develop media content in a Pacific language, or multiple languages within the time frame
  • Provide an evaluation of the initiative after it has been delivered
  • Content must meet broadcast and PMNs editorial standards
Funding criteria

How to apply

  • Fill in the application form on our website
  • Attach a one-page pitch
  • Attach a budget

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Contact

If you need more information about the Moana Reo Media Fund, please email funding@pmn.co.nz

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