SUDI Prevention Grant

We’re looking for community groups, organisations, and whānau champions who are passionate about raising awareness and supporting whānau with safe sleep practices.

Application Process

1Check if this Grant is right for you

The SUDI Prevention Grant supports the delivery of community-led initiatives that align with the following outcomes:

• Every sleep is a safe sleep for our pēpi.
• Whānau have better knowledge about safe sleep practices that match their living situation.

2Key Messaging

All initiatives must promote the following safe sleep messages and approaches:

• Face up, Face clear: Always place pēpi on their back to sleep with no pillows, toys or loose blankets.
• Firm and Flat: Pēpi need their own flat, firm bed like a wahakura, baby-pod, bassinette or cot.
• Free: Keep pēpi, especially their sleep space free from smoke, vape, alcohol and drugs. Free from harm at all times. Breastfeeding and immunising helps keep pēpi free from illness.
• Fathers, Partners, Family: All members of the whānau play a role in keeping pēpi safe during sleep. Safe sleep is a shared responsibility that involves whānau and carers supporting pēpi to sleep safely. It’s important to know that SUDI prevention starts before birth.

3Confirm your eligibility

Any legal entity, trust or organisation that is eligible to receive funding may apply. We are also able to work alongside community groups and leaders. If you’re unsure, please contact us at grants@hapai.co.nz

4Apply

Submit your application through the grant portal. If successful, your responsibilities will include:

• Use the funds exclusively for the approved activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Submit a final report (including photos, number and key learnings)
• Inform us as soon as possible if there are any changes to your planned event or activities.

Misuse of funds or failure to meet reporting requirements might mean you have to repay the funds or could affect your eligibility for future funding.

5Deliver your activation

Funds can be used for things like:

• Promotional materials
• Venue hire or equipment to lead your activation
• Resources that inform whānau and support them with attendance and engagement

Funds can’t be used for staff salaries or capital works.

6Reporting

At the end of your activation you’ll need to submit a report that includes (but not limited to):

• photos of your activation
• participation numbers
• key learnings

The reporting portal is available and can be found here: Report

7Terms and Conditions

Read the documentation on the full terms and conditions.

Our terms may be updated over time. Any changes will be communicated to current recipients.