E Tū Toi

E Tū Toi is Boosted’s Māori match-funding initiative, focused on providing funding opportunities to ringatoi Māori across Aotearoa.

E Tū Toi 2026

Registrations for E Tū Toi 2026 is now CLOSED!

What is E Tū Toi?

Following the successful pilot program in 2025, E Tū Toi supported 14 Māori creative kaupapa, with $50,000 in match funding allocated across selected projects.

In 2026, we are significantly increasing this offering. E Tū Toi will support 21 Māori-led creative kaupapa, with a total of $94,000 in match funding available across the program.

Match Funding Breakdown

10 × $3,000 match funds
8 × $5,000 match funds
3 × $8,000 match funds

Who Can Register

To be eligible for E Tū Toi, projects must:

Be led by ringatoi Māori, collectives, or organizations, or have a strong Māori kaupapa.
Be ready to launch and deliver a crowdfunding campaign within the specified campaign timeframe.
Be able to commit time and energy to actively campaigning and engaging supporters.

Eligible creative disciplines include (but are not limited to) performance, film, visual arts, fashion, and digital storytelling.

Projects that are still in early development, are not ready to launch, or cannot commit to active campaigning may not be suitable.

Please note: Projects are not eligible if they have received Creative New Zealand funding, or intend to apply for Creative New Zealand funding, in 2026.