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 |
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Greater Wellington Community Environment Fund | Supports community groups to restore, maintain and protect native ecosystems. | Up to $10,000 | Aug-Sept |
Upper Hutt City Council Community Grants | For community groups either working in Upper Hutt or for community organisations that benefit the residents of Upper Hutt. | Community grant to $49k, Regional grant $37k | 1 June 17 - 31 July 17 |
Wairarapa Trust House Foundation | Organisations, or branches of National organisations, that have an association or communal interest with the communities in which Trust | Varies | 21 May, 16 July, 17 Sept, 5 Nov |
Johnsonville Charitable Trust | Preference to fund projects that give benefits to the communities within the Trust area. | February, May, August and November | |
Meridian West Wind Community Fund | Provides grants for projects in Makara, South Makara, Makara Beach and Takarau Gorge that support sustainable community development. | Bi-annually between May - September | |
Wellington Community Fund | Wellington Community Fund is an independent funder – giving out over $2 million dollars in grants, every year, in the Wellington region. Its vision is: Funding for communities to thrive, across the Wellington region. | Varies | No funding rounds |
Wellington City Council Natural Environment Fund | Supports community environmental projects that help grow the city's natural capital | Varies | 3 rounds per year |
GWRC biodiversity funding & support | Support available to residents in the Greater Wellington region to reach environmental goals. | Varies | Varies |