Yes.

Government

While not dementia specific, the government provides research funding that can be applied for incontestable funding rounds. The main health research funding by the government is through the Health Research Council (HRC) – a crown agency dedicated to funding and fostering outstanding research. Other government avenues include the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Ageing well Science Challenge, contestable funding for research into older people.

NGOs and Trusts

There are several NGOs and trusts that can be applied to for research funding. This includes the Alzheimer’s NZ Charitable Trust.