Pathway Four: Co-investment

The co-investment pathway is under development and estimated to open in 2026.

On this page you will find information on:

About co-investment

Co-investment is a mechanism to enable partnerships with philanthropic organisations or other funders to co-invest in initiatives that amplify collective impact and drive innovation.

Subject to Ministerial decisions, SIA is exploring the potential for a co‑investment and innovation pathway to improve the alignment and combined impact of Government and non-government funding in the social sector.

We are currently undertaking exploratory policy, legal, and design work to develop options for how co-investment could work. We are engaging with philanthropic organisations, iwi, and local collectives about the potential for co-investment as part of this process.

SIA is progressing work to explore options for the co‑investment pathway, while further engagement is planned to inform advice to Ministers.

Key dates for Pathway Four

Milestone

Date

Co-investment Expressions of Interest process opens

Anticipated in 2026

About the Social Investment Fund

The Social Investment Fund will:

  • invest early to help New Zealanders overcome a range of challenges to achieve their goals
  • enable us to test and scale the social investment approach
  • work in partnership with social sector organisations, iwi and other agencies.

Read more about the Social Investment Fund.

Support

If you have questions, you can email us at info@sia.govt.nz.