Other funding options may be found on Generosity New Zealand, an online portal which provides a comprehensive list of funds (not just on conservation). It is available on a subscription basis or it can be accessed free through your local library (you just need your library card).
| Fund name | About | Amount available | Funding rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Biodiversity Fund | Support biodiversity projects within the Christchurch City Coucil boundary | Up to $60,000 for individual projects | Applications can be submitted anytime, which will be held until a cut-off date is decided later in the financial year. |
| Rata Foundation | Provides funding for groups that build strong, connected, healthy, happy and prosperous communities | Varies | All year |
| Rakaia Catchment Environmental Fund | Assists projects within the Rakaia River catchment that are designed to enhance the cultural, ecological, and biological health of, and recreational opportunities within the catchment | Varies | 2 rounds closing 31 Jan and 31 July |
| Sustainability Fund | The purpose of this fund is to encourage community, school, social enterprise or business projects that help meet our climate change objectives and targets. | Varies | Opens: Monday 29 July 2024 Closes: Friday 30 August 2024 at midday |
| Water Zone Committee Grants | Canterbury is split up into a number of “water zone” and each committee has $75K per year allocated to help improve water management, enhance biodiversity, or engage the community. | Varies | There seems to be no set timetable, or process to apply. Contact someone on your local zone committee. |
| Waitaha Action to Impact Fund | A contestable fund to support community organisations to deliver projects that align with our work and priorities through community engagement and action. | Multi-year applications for between $5,000 and $30,000 per year for three years. | Opens: Monday 8 July Closes: Monday 2 September 2024 at midday |
| Environmental Management Fund | Projects that contribute to the enhancement of mahinga kai values, including the local ecosystems, nature-based solutions and green infrastructure within the Selwyn/Te Waihora catchment. This is available to those who reside or operate in the Selwyn/Te Waihora catchment who own, occupy or manage land. | Varies | Applications can be submitted at any time with rounds closing on 30 June each year. |
| Rakaia Catchment Environmental Enhancement Society | Funding for projects within the Rakaia River catchment that enhance the cultural, ecological, and biological health of, and recreational opportunities within the catchment area. | Varies | 2 rounds closing 28 February and 31 July |
| Biodiversity Contestable Fund | Providing financial assistance to owners of mapped Significant Natural Areas (SNA) listed in the Waimakariri District Coumcil Proposed District Plan to encourage and assist with work that benefits these sites. Available only to ratepayers in the District. | Varies | Applications will be assessed throughout the year. |
| Natural Environment Strategy Community Fund | Natural Environment Strategy has been developed to prioritise local responses that promote environmental health with action focused on Council owned land. Available to those in the Waimakariri District. | Varies | Opening March 2025 |
| Sumner Ferrymead Foundation | Charitable trust supporting individuals and projects in the Sumner/Ferrymead area including an annual environmental award. | Typically $3-$5000 | 31 March, 30 June, 30 September, 31 December |
