Supporting communities to celebrate adult learning across Aotearoa New Zealand
Adult Learners' Week He Tangata Mātauranga celebrates the achievements of adult learners and highlights the value of lifelong learning in our communities.
The Adult Learners' Week He Tangata Mātauranga Fund supports activities associated with the celebration of adult learning, helping organisations and communities recognise learners, share their stories and promote opportunities for adults to participate in learning.
The fund is administered by ACE Aotearoa.
Funding availability
Applications for the 2026 Adult Learners' Week He Tangata Mātauranga Fund are now closed.
Information about future funding opportunities, including application dates and requirements, will be published when confirmed.
We encourage organisations interested in future funding opportunities to revisit this page for updates.
About the fund
Adult Learners' Week He Tangata Mātauranga provides an opportunity to recognise adult learners and celebrate the positive difference learning makes to individuals, whānau and communities.
The fund is intended to support activities connected with Adult Learners' Week He Tangata Mātauranga.
These celebrations help raise awareness of adult and community education, acknowledge learner achievements and encourage wider community participation in lifelong learning.
What can the funding support?
Activities supported through the fund must align with the purpose and criteria of the relevant funding round.
Depending on the funding guidelines, potential activities may include:
- Events celebrating adult learners and their achievements.
- Community activities that promote the value of lifelong learning.
- Opportunities to share adult learners' experiences and stories.
- Activities that encourage community participation in adult learning.
- Local celebrations associated with Adult Learners' Week.
These examples are indicative only. Applicants should refer to the current funding guidelines to confirm which activities and costs are eligible.
Who can apply?
Eligibility requirements are set out in the funding guidelines for each application round.
Organisations interested in applying should check the current criteria before preparing an application.
Details about eligible applicants, available funding and application requirements will be provided when the next funding round is announced.
How to apply
When applications are open, the relevant application form and funding information will be available on this page.
Applicants should review the funding criteria, complete the required application form and submit it according to the instructions provided.
Applications are currently closed.
About Adult Learners' Week He Tangata Mātauranga
Adult Learners' Week He Tangata Mātauranga is an opportunity to celebrate adult learning, recognise learner achievements and highlight the contribution of Adult and Community Education to communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
The week brings together learners, educators, organisations and communities to share experiences and celebrate lifelong learning.
Find out more about Adult Learners' Week He Tangata Mātauranga
Funding enquiries
For enquiries about the Adult Learners' Week He Tangata Mātauranga Fund, please contact ACE Aotearoa.
Email: admin@aceaotearoa.org.nz
Phone: 04 473 6625
