Grant Round Three for the Workforce Futures Fund has now closed
The Workforce Futures Fund | Tahua Rāngaimahi Anamata, supports initiatives in specified industries i.e. Aged support; Cleaning; Disability support; Healthcare services; Home and community health services; Mental health and addiction support; Social services; Urban pest management; and Youth work sectors.
Applications for the Workforce Futures Fund | Tahua Rāngaimahi Anamata were open from 23 February to 31 March 2026. Further rounds may be opened later.
With $15 million available, and $5 million already invested across 11 projects, the Fund continues to support initiatives that strengthen Aotearoa’s care and support workforces. You can read more on the funded projects here.
More information is available on the website: https://workforcefuturesfund.nz/
*The Workforce Futures Fund is operated by CSSITO and was established with reserves from Careerforce’s trading activities as an Industry Training Organisation prior to its transition into Te Pūkenga. Please note that Careerforce no longer has any legal association with CSSITO.