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Ministry of Education New Zealand

The Playgroup funding handbook provides information about how playgroup funding is calculated and the conditions which need to be met to receive funding in accordance with section 548 of the Education and Training Act 2020.

Education and Training Act 2020, Section 548 – New Zealand Legislation

Information about eligibility, the conditions that govern the funding and applying for these funding types can be found in this handbook.

Who the handbook is for

The Playgroup funding handbook applies to all playgroups funded by the Ministry of Education. In particular, it is intended for the management committees of these playgroups.

Funding types

There are 2 types of funding for playgroups:

  • Playgroup operational funding: a general grant available to all eligible playgroups to assist with ongoing operational costs.
  • Playgroup special grant: a discretionary grant available to assist playgroups to meet large costs that cannot be met from other funding.
pdf thumbnailPlaygroup Funding Handbook
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pdf thumbnailPG4: Playgroup special grant
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pdf thumbnailPlaygroup special grant factsheet
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pdf thumbnailPG3: Playgroup funding claim
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pdf thumbnailRS2: Bank account
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Mōhiohio anōMore information

Contact an education advisor at your regional Ministry of Education office.

Regional offices

Print edition ISBN 978-0-478-34174-4

Web version ISBN 978-0-478-34175-1