Waikato Funds
Waikato Biodiversity Forum – Regional Funds
Funding Grants List
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Contact: President, Forest and Bird Protection Society, Provide funding to assist with conservation projects on legally protected land.
Waikato Branch
PO Box 11092,
Hillcrest, Hamilton
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Support, assist and promote charitable purposes particularly in the Waikato.
C B Cleland
PO Box 9495 , Hamilton
07 8382692
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from $1,000 – $2,000
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Varies
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Available Funds and dates vary.
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Open: 25 May 2023, 9:00 am
Close: 16 June 2023, 3:00 pm
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This fund provides single or multi-year (up to 3 years) grants for projects which directly enhance and/or benefit the environment or provide environmental education.
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Up to $40,000
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Open: 23 June 2023, 9:00 am
Close: 21 July 2023, 3:00 pm
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This purpose of this fund is to help preserve and manage the natural heritage of the region – native plants and animals, threatened/significant ecosystems, outstanding landscapes and the natural character of waterways and the coast.
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Amount Varies
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All year round – Opening again in 2024 (all funding currently allocated).
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Quick Response grants up to $15,000.
Community Support Grants from $15,000 and above.
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Quick Response grants (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug and Oct).
Community Support Grants (Mar, Jun and Sep).
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Total of $70,000
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The South Waikato Environmental Initiatives (SWEI) committee is a unique group which distributes money each year to landowners in the South Waikato District who would like to undertake:
- Native plantings around waterways
- Native plantings in and around wetland areas
The SWEI committee provides money towards such projects at the following rate: $3.50 (plus GST) per plant
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E B Firth Charitable Trust
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To support initiatives realating to NZ flora and fauna.
pamelalim24@gmail.com
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Variable. Generally $2000.00 grants.
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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.