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Moana Reo Media Fund

The Moana Reo Media Fund is a contestable fund aimed at supporting media projects in Pacific languages in Aotearoa. The purpose of the fund is to empower creators to produce innovative media content that celebrates and preserves Pacific languages and cultures.

Funding in partnership with

Round 2 will be opened Mid 2025

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

Who should apply?

We encourage applications for new media content in any Pacific language, especially for those needing urgent revitalisation such as Te Gagana Tokelau, Vagahau Niue, Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Airani. Content can be varying levels of language from full immersion to bilingual and multilingual.

Funding Options

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
Apply now
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
Apply now
Funding option 3

Porokaramu tukeke, 
Diverse projects

We’re looking to fund:

  • Up to seven 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
Apply now
Funding option 4

Music

We’re looking to fund:

  • Up to four music projects (e.g. single or EP of up to four songs)
  • Projects up to $40,00
  • Predominantly in a Pacific language, bilingual or focused on teaching a Pacific language

The Moana Reo Media Fund is now closed

The Moana Reo Media Fund is now closed.

Funding dates

Key dates

  • We will be announcing application dates soon.
  • 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

  • A one-page pitch document (links to external documents can also be included)
    • Tell us what the idea is, what the funding will be used for, who are the people involved, what is the process for the project, and any other information that is important.
  • A budget (template provided)
  • Tell us which funding pool you are applying for - you can only submit one application per funding pool
  • Bios of the main production team involved in your project (up to 150 words per bio - and please include their Pacific heritage)
  • The media form you plan to use and how it will be broadcast
  • You can add additional information by adding web links and attaching files.

Contact

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

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