Portfolio Overview
Building an Inclusive Society (BIS)
The research this portfolio supports
The BIS? portfolio supports research for New Zealand that contributes to improved social outcomes and achieving or sustaining an inclusive society.
The types of research targeted for investment from this portfolio include research concerning:
- children and young people
- employment
- ageing.
This portfolio supports include basic-targeted, and applied research.
What this portfolio aims to do
This portfolio aims to support New Zealand's efforts to build and sustain an inclusive society.
This is achieved through informing decisions, actions, strategies and policies aimed at improving social outcomes for New Zealanders.
Who can apply for this funding?
Research organisations, including universities, crown research institutes and private organisations doing research for the wider benefit of New Zealand.
Target outcome and themes
Each portfolio has overarching goals, called target outcomes. Themes may support each target outcome. All of these are detailed in the portfolio investment strategy.
The investment signal for each investment process will focus on some or all of these target outcomes and themes.
The target outcomes and themes for BIS are:
| Target outcome | Themes |
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| BIS1 - children and young people participating and succeeding All children and young people have the opportunity to participate, to succeed and to make contributions that benefit themselves and others. |
1.1 Improving the ability to respond to issues concerning children and young people in a changing world. |
| 1.2 Understanding, identifying and contributing to the drivers and determinants of success and participation for children and young people. |
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| 1.3 Addressing enduring social challenges. |
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| BIS2 - improving participation in employment All New Zealanders are able to participate in sustainable, high quality and productive employment. |
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| BIS3 - positive ageing All New Zealanders are able to age positively, are highly valued and are recognised as an integral part of families and communities. |
Current funding available
For information on whether funding is currently available in this portfolio, visit the funding summary page.
For more information
The Foundation? business manager is the primary contact for all applicants. If your organisation does not have a business manager, or you have questions about the process, contact investments@frst.govt.nz.
Please note: the information on this page is a guide only. Applicants should refer to the investment signal linked from the relevant contestable funding page for this portfolio when shaping their concepts or proposals.