He Taupua funds projects that strengthen Māori organisations’ ability to deliver kaupapa Māori housing on their whenua.
Organisations applying for funding through He Taupua must: be an iwi, hapū or Māori entity. demonstrate strength in kaupapa Māori approaches or service delivery models that: engage and work collaboratively to meet the housing needs within their local Māori community develop and deliver options and solutions ranging from renting through to home ownership for whānau Māori are connected to viable opportunities to build on land (either Māori freehold land or general titled land) owned by a Māori entity provide support to improve the housing situation of whānau Māori who are homeless or dealing with housing insecurity.