$400,000 available to rainbow communities in 2023 annual round of the Rainbow Wellbeing Legacy Fund
The 2023 round of the Rainbow Wellbeing Legacy Fund (RWLF), will see up to $400,000 in grants being distributed to projects, activities and organisations that work to improve mental health outcomes for the rainbow community.
The RWLF was founded through a $1 million endowment from the New Zealand Government in 2019 in recognition of the men who were convicted for consensual homosexual activities pre-1986. After the Fund was announced, it was agreed that it would be held and administered by The Rule Foundation. In early 2021, a further endowment of $800,000 was made to the Foundation by the New Zealand Government.
In 2022, Foundation North provided $99,999 in co-funding for the round to bolster support for rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau and Tai Tokerau. In 2023, Foundation North is providing $200,000 in co-funding.
Grants will be allocated to activities that support Rainbow mental health and wellbeing, such as resource development, community events, digital or online initiatives, information sharing initiatives and campaigns, and training. Projects that respond to the impacts of gender critical groups on rainbow communities are encouraged, as well as projects that acknowledge and support those within the rainbow community that experience multiple forms of oppression.
“We’re excited to offer this fourth round of RWL funding to the rainbow community with the support of Foundation North,” says Duncan Matthews, Co-Chairperson of the Rule Foundation. “Last year, we implemented several changes that meant a greater percentage of applications received were able to be supported. Because of this, as well as the confirmation of contributions from Foundation North as the round opens, we are delighted to increase the maximum amount that can be requested to $50,000 per-year.”
“We are pleased to contribute towards the Rainbow Wellness Legacy Fund once more,” says Audry McLaren, Funding Manager at Foundation North. “This co-funding partnership will extend the reach of our support for LGBTQI+ communities in Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau.”
There will be a total funding pool of $400,000 available during this round, and multi year grants will be considered.
Key information:
The 2023 round of the Rainbow Wellbeing Legacy Fund opens on Thursday 1st June 2023.
The round closes at 11:59pm on Monday 31st July 2023.
More detailed criteria and information to begin the application process can be found here: https://www.rulefoundation.nz/the-rainbow-wellbeing-legacy-fund
For further information please see our frequently asked questions or email: secretary@rulefoundation.nz.
