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Music Therapy New Zealand Grants & Scholarships

Music Therapy New Zealand has dedicated funds available to provide grants and scholarships for specific purposes.

These funds have been established with the support of generous donations.
Information about each of these is provided below.

The Project Grants Group (PGG) includes at least two members of Council and other nominated MThNZ members.  They manage the various Funds, accept applications and make recommendations on awards and grants to Council. 

The current Project Grants Group Chairperson is Rachel Austin, NZ RMTh and council member

Funding is available to enable music therapists to respond to community needs by contributing to new, and expanding existing, crisis intervention projects. 

Visit here for more  https://www.musictherapy.org.nz/whats-happening/aci/ 

For any questions relating to grants email rachel@musictherapy.org.nz 

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Funds MThNZ have awarded for music therapy development in 2022
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Aotearoa Crisis Intervention Fund

Expressions of Interest are invited at any time from Registered Music Therapists who intend to facilitate a community-based crisis intervention project that addresses individual and group mental health and wellbeing needs, in response to regional and national traumatic events.
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Lindgren Project Fund

Provides financial assistance for study, research, and projects, which will promote the advancement of Music Therapy in New Zealand.
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McKenzie Music Therapy Hospice Fund

Provides support for qualified Music Therapists or groups for study, research, or projects, which will promote the use of Music Therapy in palliative care in New Zealand.
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Erika Schorss Publications Fund

Provides grants for scholarly publications relevant to Music Therapy practice and research.
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The Judith Clark Fund

This fund was established from a bequest by Judith Clark received in 2014. The fund is to support registered music therapists to attend and/or present about music therapy at national & international conferences, hui, and events. Emerging Practitioners are encouraged to apply.
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Ronnie’s Fund (Regional Projects)

Provides seed funding for regional Music Therapy projects throughout Aotearoa New Zealand that are sustainable and have a give back component (rather than one-off projects) to the provision and/or promotion of Music Therapy for New Zealanders in the regions.
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McKenzie Music Therapy Scholarship

Please visit McKenzie Music Therapy Scholarships, Te Kōkī New Zealand School for Music, Victoria University of Wellington for more information. Please contact the NZSM Scholarships co-ordinator directly for closing dates and guidelines specific to the McKenzie Music Therapy Scholarship.
McKenzie Scholarship

Application Process

APPLY HERE

Please read the funding guidelines before preparing your application; for any questions please contact the MThNZ Executive Officer

Apply online, or the project application forms can be downloaded and emailed or posted to MThNZ

Applications Open

1 April 2025 and 1 Sept 2025

Applications Close

1 May 2025 and 1 Oct 2025

PGG Meet

The Project Grants Group will meet and make a decision or ask for more information

May 2025 and October 2025

Council Decision

The recommendations from the PGG will go to Council for final approval

Read MoreJune 2025 and November 2025

Letters to Applicants

You will recieve a letter from the PGG stating wether you have been successful, more information may be required

July 2025 and December 2025

Payment will be made

On receipt of recieving your letter, the payment will be made by the 20th of that month

July 2025 and December 2025
Music Therapy has not only brought our daughter great improvements in motor planning, finger strength, communication and attention span, it has brought her great joy as well. There is no place she would rather be than in a room making music.
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
“Yesterday was one of the most rewarding when we had a visit from a Music Therapist. What a great experience. To see a whole group of residents joining in by either singing, requesting, conversing, or ‘playing’ an instrument was a very emotional experience. The communication between residents was great and it was obvious how well they responded…it was brilliant.”
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
“We feel privileged to be part of these groups and to witness the transformation that these sessions bring about…extremely moving and powerful…Music Therapy is priceless”.
Staff Member
Staff Member
“Every time I come to the house, David is ready to get in the car and go to Music Therapy with Shari."
Support Person
"My family have been thrilled with Liz’s Music Therapy and her regular reporting. Mum has dementia however I have noticed improvements in her cognitive functioning since she started her sessions with Liz. I know Mum enjoys her music sessions. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz – she has been a huge support in the care of my mother."
Family Member
"Thanks Megan. This is all a slice of perfect in a very crazy crazy world. So very glad we have kept this going for A."
“Pip has vast knowledge on how to engage and get results from children in her Music Therapy sessions. Her lessons are motivating and targeted for each individual child. Pip finds the just-right blend between the much needed structure that anchors and regulates our students, while always leaving room for improvisation, exploration, and musical adventures co-created with the students. Her communication with the family and team that supports the child is second to none, taking an interest in using strategies that work within the school/home setting as well as sharing strategies that go well in each session”
Justine SENCO Newtown School

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