The ‘Inasi Fund was established through a partnership between Foundation North and Le Va, with a shared vision to strengthen Pacific disability leadership and invest in community-led solutions.
The partnership recognises the need to address long-standing inequities by empowering Pacific people with disabilities, their families, and families to lead the life they want. This initiative aligns with the model that the solutions lie within our communities.
About the fund
The fund may allocate up to $10,000 to help Pasifika community groups that enhance community development, empower and ensure the further wellbeing of Pasifika disabled people.
We encourage applications from community groups led by Pasifika disabled people, their families of carers.
Apply for funding
Applications for the ‘Inasi Fund open 11 August 2025.
Objectives and priorities
Your application should align with one or more of the following objectives:
- Enhance community development and action by mobilising communities and disabled Pasifika people to lead innovation and take ownership.
- Empower Pasifika disabled people and their families to have a voice.
- Reduce stigma and discrimination of disabilities within Pasifika communities.
- Increase access to the right support, including disability support services, and strengthening community and natural supports.
- Support Pasifika people with disabilities to participate in their communities.
- Enhance the wellbeing of Pasifika people with disabilities.
Initiatives/projects will be prioritised that:
- are led by Pasifika people with disabilities, their families, and/or carer(s).
- focus on meeting the needs of Pasifika young people.
- show collaboration with support services and community groups.
If you require support to develop your application, please email taryn-indianna.hainsworth-faaofo@leva.co.nz
Applicants must be based in the Northland or Auckland regions, and all initiatives are to be delivered in the Northland or Auckland region.
For initiatives based in all other regions in Aotearoa New Zealand, we invite you to apply for our Faiva Ora Community Innovation Fund.
