Summary
This article provides information about how schools apply for Gateway funding for the first time.
Please note we have a limited amount of funding to allocate, and therefore will consider an application from a new school only if sufficient funding is available.
How does a school apply for Gateway funding for the first time?
If your school wishes to apply for Gateway funding for the first time:
Before you apply:
Please read the information contained in the following resources (to ensure you can deliver a high-quality Gateway programme):
- All pages of Gateway | TEC website, and
- The Gateway Handbook (pdf), available in the 'Resources' section in Gateway | TEC website.
Due date:
Apply before 31 August for funding for the following calendar year.
- We assess applications in September.
- As we have a limited amount of funding to allocate, we will consider an application from a new school only if sufficient funding is available.
To apply:
1. Complete the Gateway Additional Funding application form, available in the 'Accessing new or additional Gateway funding' section of Gateway - Funding and payments | TEC website.
2. Email the completed form to customerservice@tec.govt.nz using the subject line '[School name] - Gateway [Year]: New school application'.
We will assess your application and advise you of the outcome.
Further information
If you have any questions, please contact us on 0800 601 301 or email customerservice@tec.govt.nz with the subject line '[School name] - Gateway query'.