Internet research grant 2026/27

IMPORTANT: Please read the information below to assist you in completing your application online.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Welcome to InternetNZ's online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants.

You can begin anywhere in this application form. Please save as you go.

Before you apply, we recommend you read all the information about the grant on our website https://internetnz.nz/funding/grants/current-grants/ 

If you would like any support, email us at funding@internetnz.net.nz

If you need help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

SAVING YOUR DRAFT APPLICATION

If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press 'save and close' and log out. When you log back in and click on the 'My Submissions' link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any applications you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off.

You can also download any draft or completed application as a PDF. Click on the 'Download PDF' button at the bottom of the last page of the application form.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you have any issues with the accessibility of this form, get in touch with the team at InternetNZ.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

You will find a Review and Submit button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel. You need to review your application before you can submit it.

Once you have reviewed your application, you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at the top or bottom of the screen or on the navigation panel. You will not be able to submit your application until all compulsory questions have been completed and there are no validation errors.

Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of support materials is possible. However, if you forgot something, get in touch with the team at InternetNZ for help.

When you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.

If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email, you should assume that your submission has NOT been submitted.

Hint: check the email hasn’t landed in your spam or junk email folder.

COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IN A GROUP/TEAM

A number of people can work on an application using the same login details, as long as only one person works at a time. Ensure you save as you go.