National Day of Reflection Community Fund

The National Day of Reflection Community Fund supports organisations or groups representing survivors of abuse in care to hold events at a local and regional level. This fund was established as part of the National Public Apology to survivors of abuse in care, with the purpose of remembering survivors and reflecting on and raising awareness of abuse and neglect in care. The fund provides grants for survivor groups organising events and activities to mark the National Day of Reflection on 12 November 2025. Grant funding is available for two different categories: local grassroots activities (up to NZD$10,000 plus up to NZD$1,500 for accessibility accommodations) and regional events (up to NZD$25,000 plus up to NZD$5,000 for accessibility accommodations). Applications are open to any organisation with legal entity status, except those named by the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry. Eligible activities could include gatherings, art installations, music or cultural performances, and peer support events for survivors.