National Funds
Waikato Biodiversity Forum - National Funds
The Waikato Biodiversity Forum coordinator is available to assist groups to apply for funding.
Funding Grants List
Varies – see website
About
Amount available
Up to a $5000. However, in most cases, successful grants will be in the region of $2000 – $4000
Funding Rounds
Two funding rounds per year. Please check the website for latest opening and closing dates.
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
There is no current funding round for the Freshwater Improvement Fund. To be notified of the next funding round email fif@mfe.govt.nz with ‘Subscribe for updates on funding rounds’ in the subject line.
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Trees That Count is New Zealand’s community marketplace to connect tree funders and planters.
Amount available
Varies
Funding Rounds
Annual funding round – closes September, exact date varies
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The Community Care Fund assists communities affected by Transpower overhead assets by investing in community-based projects that add real value and benefit to the wider community. The Fund makes one-off grants for projects in communities along the National Grid route, as well as communities affected by new Transpower projects.
Amount available
From $5,000 – $50,000
Funding Rounds
- Deadlines: Winter funding round – closes 11:59pm on 30 April | Summer funding round – closes 11:59pm on 31 October
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ANZ staff in New Zealand support organisations and projects that make a difference in their communities. https://www.anz.co.nz/about-us/corporate-responsibility/community/staff-foundation/
Amount available
Funding Rounds
The ANZ New Zealand Staff Foundation normally has two funding rounds per year. These are ordinarily open for applications between:
- 1 January – 5pm on 15 February, or on the next business day if 15 February falls on a weekend or public holiday
- 1 July – 5pm on 15 August, or on the next business day if 15 August falls on a weekend or public holiday
About
Amount available
Funding Rounds
There are no funding rounds planned in the foreseeable future. Was Bi-annually
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The Community and Volunteering Capability Fund provides grants to not-for-profit organisations for services and projects that improve leadership and strengthen the capability and capacity of New Zealand’s diverse community and voluntary sector
Amount available
Funding Rounds
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
One funding round per year. Apply for a max of three years funding if project is multi-year. Check website for latest details.
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The New Zealand Walking Access Commission administers a contestable fund to support projects aimed at enhancing access to New Zealand’s great outdoors.
Check website for further details.
Amount available
Funding Rounds
All year round
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
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Amount available
From $1,000 – $5,000
Funding Rounds
- Applications open on 10 February and close on 9 March.
- Another 2025 funding round will take place in July.
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Amount available
Varies
Funding Rounds
Annually (March). Check webite for latest details and dates
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
Annually – The Board will decide in late June 2025 if the LSPF will open again for the 2025/26 financial year. This decision will be posted here in July 2025.
Check website for latest info.
About
Amount available
$250,000 + but can also request less than this.
Funding Rounds
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Amount available
TBC
Funding Rounds
From 1 March, they will be accepting applications to the fund year-round. check website for latest details.
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Amount available
TBC
Funding Rounds
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Supports local projects in areas where there are Meridian wind farms and hydro stations. The Te Uku Waikato Community Fund provides grants for projects in Raglan, Te Mata, Waitetuna and Te Uku that support sustainable community development.
Amount available
Varies
Funding Rounds
Annually.
The next funding round will be open February 2025.
Check website for current date.
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Fund organisations that employ a youth development approach which supports the wellbeing of young people (aged 12 to 24 years) in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Amount available
Funding Rounds
Annually. See website for latest details.
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Amount available
TBC
Funding Rounds
Check website for updates
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
For information on when the next funding round will open, subscribe to our mailing list. Email NHF-Admin@doc.govt.nz with the subject ‘subscribe’.
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
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Only available to QEII covenant holders. To encourage and promote the provision, protection and enhancement of open space for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of New Zealand.
Amount available
Contact directly. The Stephenson Fund provides grants of $2,000 – $20,000 for pest & weed control, revegetation, fencing.
Funding Rounds
R D & E A Greenwood Environmental Trust
About
To assist preservation and protection of the natural environment of New Zealand. Contact:
Warwick Greenwood, the Managing Trustee,
at PO Box 10-359,
Wellington.
Amount available
Funding Rounds
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
Annually, close on 31 Dec
See website for latest details
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
Applications close 30th April.
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
Check website for updates
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
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Amount available
Funding Rounds
Funding round opens for one month in August/September
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Amount available
TBC
Funding Rounds
Three times a year – Date varies
See website for latest details.
About
This fund is for local community conservation groups based and working in New Zealand, and engaged in hands-on ecological restoration or conservation.
Amount available
A maximum of NZ$15,000. Projects can be funded for up to three consecutive years, but new applications will need to be made for each successive year.
Funding Rounds
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Supports schools, environmental educators and communities who, as part of their learning, are taking hands-on action to address an environmental issue.
Amount available
A maximum of NZ$15,000. Projects can be funded for up to three consecutive years, but new applications will need to be made for each successive year.
Funding Rounds
Varies – see website
Join the Forum
Any individual, community group or organisation interested and committed to protecting and restoring biodiversity can be a member of the Forum. It is free to join. You will get an invite to Forum events and receive information on biodiversity workshops, useful biodiversity information, access to other members for sharing knowledge and ideas and help with restoration projects. So contact us and become a member for no cost.
