Sonny Whitelaw, Biodiversity Advisor, Hurunui District Council

Where and how to apply for funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects for schools, landowners and managers, and community groups. Updated 4 June 2014.

“Everyone is expending countless hours and effort on sausage sizzles when they’d reap a far better return on (time and money) investment applying for funding. The money is out there. You just need to ask for it” – Fundview

Sonny Whitelaw, Biodiversity Advisor, Hurunui District Council PO Box 13, Amberley, 7441 | 66 Carters Rd, Amberley 7410 1

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 Ph: 03 3148816 or 027 5286975 | Email: [email protected]

Table of Contents

Overview...... 2 Funding for landowners and land managers including Council reserves...... 3 Funding for community groups...... 12 Funding for schools...... 24 Tips for applying ...... 33 Competitions, awards, scholarships ...... 34 Useful contacts ...... 34

Overview

The contents of this document are by no means exhaustive. Funding bodies regularly update and amend their conditions, and Fundview add more to their website every week, so this document should be used as a guide only. Applications and more detailed information can be downloaded from individual websites. The information in this table is taken from several sources, including –  Department of Internal Affairs ‘Community Matters’ (http://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/Grants-online---Login) - you will need to register  The Department of Conservation (http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/volunteer-join-or-start-a-project/start-or-fund-a- project/funding/funding-for-community-conservation-projects/funding-organisations/)  Environment Canterbury http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/funding/pages/other-funding.aspx  Fundview (www.fis.org), a (paid) subscription only database you can access through the Hurunui Library computers. Just ask a librarian if you don’t know how. Alternatively, if you live in the Waimakariri District and have a Waimakariri library card with a PIN, you can access Fundview from any computer through http://libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz/community.aspx, by clicking on the Fundview link. Insert your library card number and PIN, then much like Google enter key words, and voila. For example, a search that schools might use with the words ‘Canterbury, Hurunui, education, environment, children, environmental enhancement’ produced over 100 possible sources of funding.  Office for the Community & Voluntary Sector Provides an overview of funding http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/about-the-community-and- voluntary-sector/funding-for-the-sector/index.html 2 Funding for landowners and land managers* (including Council reserves)

*Landowners and managers, there are also income tax benefits for planting riparian vegetation. See: http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2007/0097/latest/DLM1523354.html ...and mitigating discharge of contaminants: http://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2007/0097/189.0/DLM1513709.html. Please check with your accountant if you are uncertain exactly what are your entitlements, but simply put, some fencing and planting is regarded as an operational expense rather than a capital investment.

Name and website or contact details More Information Dates for grant applications

Feeling overwhelmed after skimming through all of this? Not sure where to begin? Simply provide some basic details of your idea and a member of the ECan Biodiversity Team will be in contact with you soon to discuss possible funding and advice. http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/funding/Pages/biodiversity-enhancement-form.aspx

Immediate steps Biodiversity Funding under the A five year $10 million ‘Immediate Steps’ biodiversity protection and Ongoing; Canterbury Water Management Strategy restoration programme was launched in 2010 as an integral part of the $100,000/year Canterbury Water Management Strategy. $100,000/year is available until 2015 available until http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/funding/page for the Hurunui District. 2015 for the s/immediate-steps.aspx Hurunui District The purpose of the fund is to encourage landowners and managers to support Contact: Jean Tompkins on the ground actions focussing on protecting and connecting waterways and Biodiversity Officer wetlands with remnant biodiversity values. Examples of projects that may be [email protected] supported by funding include fencing streams, springs or wetlands, weed Ph: 027-475-6285 or 03-365-3828 control in wetlands, planting to improve habitats for native fish, earthworks and signage.

The funding will contribute a maximum of two-thirds the cost of projects. Landowners typically provide the remaining one third in kind; that is, they provide labour such as fencing and weed control. Alternatively you may seek additional funding from other sources such as the Biodiversity Conditions Fund 3

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 (see below in this table)

While priority is currently being given to areas around Conway Hills, coastal areas between the Conway and Waiau Rivers, North Pegasus Bay coastal areas, and Lake Sumner areas, additional funding is also available for other areas of high biodiversity value including drylands (see below).

Biodiversity Fund (Ecan) Criteria: Individuals, landowners, community and conservation groups, schools Maximum and recreational groups proposing projects that enhance native biodiversity, amount is http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/funding/Page (native flora and fauna, and are environmentally sustainable. $20,000 per s/eef.aspx Representativeness: the extent to which an area represents a habitat type or project. ecosystem that is typical of the area concerned; Applications Contact [email protected] Ecological context: projects must provide a benefit to indigenous biodiversity received all year and play an important role in the health of the wider ecosystem long-term. round, Geographic spread: the aim will be to ensure a fair distribution of projects Considered 30 across the region; April and 30 Land ownership: proposed projects should generally be on private, customary September. or coastal land. Some work is expected to be contributed by the land owner. Project ownership: projects undertaken by groups need clearly identified leadership.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Habitat Protection Fund Gives preference to projects working to protect areas of high conservation Open 1 July value. The priorities this coming year are: 2014 . Maximum http://www.wwf.org.nz/what_we_do/community_fu  Freshwater environments and their catchments $10,000 nding/habitat_protection_fund/  Coastal and dune systems  Wetlands and estuaries For more information, please contact Jenny Lynch,  Lowland and coastal forest communities Community Conservation Co-ordinator or phone 04  Habitats of threatened indigenous species 815 8526.

QEII National Trust Criteria: QEII National Trust helps private landowners in New Zealand protect Year round significant natural and cultural features on their land with open space http://www.openspace.org.nz/ covenants. "Open space" means any area of land or body of water that serves to preserve or to facilitate the preservation of any landscape of aesthetic, Local QEII Contact in North Canterbury is Miles Giller: cultural, recreational, scenic, scientific or social interest or value.” [email protected] 4 Open space covenants help safeguard forever special features like landscapes, forest remnants, wetlands, lakes, threatened species habitats, geological features and cultural heritage sites.

Honda Tree Fund Criteria: Ten native trees are funded for every new car that Honda New Zealand See contact sells, with another three funded by your local Honda dealer. These funds are details http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/funding/page awarded to Regional Councils throughout the country to assist with native s/hondatreefund.aspx plantings. In 2011/12 $23,810 from the Honda TreeFund was awarded to the Canterbury region to the best community-based native planting projects.

Mazda Foundation A good example of an environmental funding request comes from Save the Closes Otago Peninsular (http://www.mazdafoundation.org.nz/#/grantRecipients - http://www.mazdafoundation.org.nz/#/grantGuidelin click on the image of the jewelled gecko). The wording in the application 30 June 2014 es included a short but clearly stated objective, details of how the funds would be 30 September used to further that (hoped) objective, and why the objective was important: 2014 planting native trees to continue enhancing an environment suitable for jewelled geckos. Simple and to the point. 30 March 2015 Recipients in 2013 included Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust, and Wellington Zoo (Tuatara Conservation).

Fonterra Grass Roots Fund Criteria: To be considered for support, your initiative or activity must fit within Usually March the sponsorship categories and meet criteria outlined below. and September http://www.fonterra.com/global/en/Sustainability/Co each year mmunity/Grassroots+Fund Category 2. Caring for our Environment. We take care of the environment by supporting sustainable initiatives. Examples of previous environment sponsorships in this category include:

 Riparian planting projects

 Equipment to be used to enhance the environment

Community Conservation Partnerships Fund - Pūtea The Department of Conservation Community Conservation Partnerships Fund - Open again Tautiaki Hapori Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori provides funding to community-led conservation groups probably early for natural heritage and recreation projects in New Zealand on public and 2015 – check http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/run-a- private land and waters. 5

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 project/funding/community-conservation- Criteria: Aims to improve and maintain the condition of areas of indigenous the website partnerships-fund / vegetation, species and habitats, including wetlands and other freshwater ecosystems. The fund seeks to broaden community effort in the management Contact: of indigenous biodiversity, and to complement other contributions for its Fund Advisor enhancement. National Office Projects could involve: Department of Conservation  fencing 18-32 Manners Street  weed control PO Box 10-420  restoration planting Wellington 6143  pest control Applications are invited from private landowners and community groups for projects aimed at improving or maintaining the condition of indigenous vegetation, species and habitats.

Natural Heritage Fund The Nature Heritage Fund protects ecosystems that represent the full range of 10 February http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/volunteer- natural diversity originally present in the New Zealand landscape by providing 30 April join-or-start-a-project/start-or-fund-a- incentives for voluntary conservation on private land. 31 July project/funding/nature-heritage-fund The Nature Heritage Fund helps meet the cost of protecting areas of high 31 October ecological value on private land by providing contestable finance for projects annually Contact: that protect ecosystems either by direct purchase, or covenant. Applications can be made to the Nature Heritage Fund by: The Executive Officer  private landowners, Nature Heritage Fund  local and regional government bodies, and local authority trading PO Box 10-420 enterprises, Wellington  professional and community-based organisations Tel: +64 4 471 0726 or Fax +64 4 471-3018  local, regional, and national “umbrella” organisations, and Email [email protected]  non-government organisations (NGOs),  central government departments and agencies

Applications must be on the Fund’s application form accompanied by the supporting material specified on the form.

Lottery grants Natural Heritage projects Can be over http://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/Funding-and-  the purchase of project materials $100,000 grants---Lottery-grants---Lottery-Environment-  applied research with a clear community benefit subject to and-Heritage#natural  ecological restoration projects in various habitats including, but feasibility study not limited to: wetlands, forests, riparian margins, freshwater, marine, ect. Also small 6 Call 0800 824 824 alpine and grassland habitats amounts for email [email protected]  pest and predator management programmes, including plans, small projects consents and signage costs and associated transport costs, such as helicopter drops  the preparation of project specific plans, such as ecological 2 July 2014 restoration , management plans and feasibility studies (see the Cultural Heritage Projects section for the necessary requirements) 26 November  monitoring 2014  project-related salaries, including project management  the establishment of native plant nurseries. These must form part of a wider ecological restoration project, which will be assessed as above. The nursery must produce locally eco-sourced plants and have suitably qualified employees  non-administrative, project-related costs associated with volunteers  breeding programmes, including native animal release programmes and captive programmes  education programmes and materials such as publications and education kits (there are restrictions on educational funding). Please read What we do not fund  awareness-raising and interpretation materials including but not limited to: brochures, markers, information panels, project-related website development (subject to assurance that the applicant has the financial ability and expertise to continue to maintain the website) and research, writing and publication projects (see the Cultural Heritage Projects section for the necessary requirements)  walkways, bridges and boardwalks when these meet one of the four priority areas, such as the protection or promotion of issues affecting New Zealand’s native flora and fauna  research and graphic design (but excluding concept and structural design) of interpretive material including brochures and panels, project-related website development, the construction of interpretive panels and printing of brochures or booklets.

Priority is given to projects which: 7

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014  conserve New Zealand’s native flora and fauna  conserve significant or threatened habitats and eco-systems  conserve rare, endangered or threatened species in their natural habitat  improve public education and awareness of issues affecting our native flora and fauna

On private land priority is given to projects:  where the natural heritage value of the land is protected by a covenant/kawenata on the land title (this ensures that the natural heritage value of the land will be protected even if the land is sold)  which provide public access, where appropriate

Sustainable Farming Fund 2014 A large range of funds is available for diverse purposes on rural properties and Opens 21 aquaculture. The Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) invests in farmer, grower and October 2013 http://www.mpi.govt.nz/environment-natural- forester-led projects that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits resources/funding-programmes/sustainable- to New Zealand’s primary industries. The purpose of the SFF is to support Closes 2pm 18 farming-fund/sff-funded-projects-2014 Communities of Interest to undertake applied research and extension projects November 2013 to tackle a shared problem or to develop a new opportunity. SFF projects are Contact: Ph: 0800 00 83 33 led by rural landowners and managers often with the support of industry organisations, agribusiness, researchers or consultants. Most successful projects are able to leverage a high proportion of other funding or in-kind support to complement the SFF grant.

Project Crimson Criteria: Community and volunteer support is vital to Project Crimson's success. 01 May 2015 The Trust works with organisations, communities and individuals throughout http://www.projectcrimson.org.nz/funding/page.aspx New Zealand and assists them by providing funding and trees for local projects. If you have a project that features pohutukawa (NOT IN THE SOUTH ISLAND – PHUTUKAWA IS A PEST SPECIES!) or rata that could benefit from the expertise or funding from Project Crimson, then please email information regarding your project to [email protected] To be considered, the project must provide long-term benefits to the local environment and provide tangible evidence of effective resource management.

Weedbusters Small Scale Initiative Funding Criteria: The Weedbusters small-scale initiative fund, supported by individual regional councils, unitary authorities, and Department of Conservation, http://weedbusters.co.nz/funding/initiative_fund.asp provides funds for Weedbusters groups to cover ‘small scale’ costs such as

8 tools, herbicides, mulcher hire, greenwaste disposal, promotional activities Contact: Environment Canterbury: within communities to get Weedbusters groups off the ground, and so on. [email protected] Funding is on application rather than contestable, with a limited pool of funds ($2000) available in each area in each financial year. Criteria for funding applications to be considered:  Groups or individuals must have registered as Weedbusters through www.weedbusters.org.nz  Projects can be on public land, or on private land where two or more landowners are working together to clear areas of weeds by either targeting specific high-risk species or as part of a wider restoration project. The project is not to be based in private gardens (not including undeveloped gullies) or on productive farmland.

Canterbury Community Trust Incorporated societies or registered charitable trusts of community based 20 September organisations are eligible to apply for the Canterbury Community Trust 2014 http://www.commtrust.org.nz donations. This means that your group must have a Certificate of Incorporation obtained through the Ministry of Economic Development. You may also obtain Download application forms and ‘how to apply’: charitable organisation status through the Charities Commission, which is http://www.commtrust.org.nz/application- administered by the Department of Internal Affairs. Schools, NZ Free forms Kindergarten Assn. Members and Churches are not required to supply a copy of the letter granting charitable status.

Organisations may only submit one application per year. All groups within an organisation or association should consolidate their request into one application. While several needs might be expressed, they should be listed in priority order. Funding of any request is not guaranteed.

Omihi School, for example, recently received 6 ipads.

MainPower Hurunui Natural Environment Fund Criteria: The purpose of the fund is to encourage and assist with voluntary work April 2015 that benefits the natural environment. The focus is on work that improves, http://www.hurunui.govt.nz/services/awards-and- benefits, enhances, restores or reinstates indigenous natural resources – in funds/mainpower-hurunui-natural-environment- particular, land, vegetation, wetlands or bird habitat.

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 fund / The fund is open only to residents and ratepayers of the Hurunui District – individuals or groups – for work relating to either private or public land. It is a contestable fund, in which there is $10,000.00. Of that sum, $7,000 is earmarked for projects that are protecting existing areas, and $3,000 for projects creating new areas. Applications will be assessed by decision makers who are wholly independent of Council. The fund is not available:  For work that there is a legal obligation to do;  To compensate for work already done. It is intended to assist with the cost of future work;  For the entire cost of a project. It will complement the applicant’s contributions;  For beautification projects, or to support those driven primarily for financial gain

NEXT Foundation NEXT Foundation’s vision is to create a legacy of environmental and educational 11 July 2014 excellence for the benefit of future generations of New Zealanders. http://nextfoundation.org.nz Education and the environment have been chosen as the two categories for support and investment because we consider that they have the greatest potential to inspire and create lasting value for New Zealanders. Education By supporting and investing in aspirational education projects, we aim to empower young people today and the leaders of tomorrow. Education opens the door to personal development, economic opportunity and innovation for society as a whole. New Zealand has an excellent education system, but there are a wide range of initiatives that can drive higher achievement and outcomes, including innovative projects at the edges of traditional systems. We will invest in projects that strive for educational excellence to provide all New Zealanders with the opportunity to fulfil their potential and develop into talented individuals with the skills and confidence to confront the challenges and embrace the opportunities of a globalised world economy. Environment New Zealand’s natural environment is the foundation of not only our economy but also our sense of identity. Our vision is to ensure our natural environment remains healthy so that it will continue to provide us with the essential resources that underpin a thriving and prosperous New Zealand. Focussing principally on conservation, there are many 10 threats to be managed or overcome such as habitat loss, introduced predators, urbanisation and water use. In doing so, we aim to preserve New Zealand for tomorrow’s generations. Where Kiwi and other iconic native birds still exist in the wild, not just in online image galleries. Where our native forests welcome the day with a chorus of bird song. Where our children and their children can safely swim in clean lakes and rivers. Where our natural heritage and culture are preserved for all.

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 Funding for community groups

Biodiversity Fund (Ecan) Criteria: Individuals, landowners, community and conservation groups, schools Maximum and recreational groups proposing projects that enhance native biodiversity, amount is http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/funding/Page (native flora and fauna, and are environmentally sustainable. $20,000 per s/funding-form.aspx Representativeness: the extent to which an area represents a habitat type or project. ecosystem that is typical of the area concerned; Applications Contact [email protected] Ecological context: projects must provide a benefit to indigenous biodiversity received all year and play an important role in the health of the wider ecosystem long-term. round, Geographic spread: the aim will be to ensure a fair distribution of projects Considered 30 across the region; April and 30 Land ownership: proposed projects should generally be on private, customary September. or coastal land Project ownership: projects undertaken by groups need clearly identified leadership.

Lottery grants Natural Heritage projects Can be over http://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/Funding-and-  the purchase of project materials $100,000 grants---Lottery-grants---Lottery-Environment-  applied research with a clear community benefit subject to and-Heritage#natural  ecological restoration projects in various habitats including, but feasibility study not limited to: wetlands, forests, riparian margins, freshwater, marine, ect. Also small alpine and grassland habitats amounts for  pest and predator management programmes, including plans, small projects consents and signage costs and associated transport costs, such as helicopter drops  the preparation of project specific plans, such as ecological 2 July 2014 restoration , management plans and feasibility studies (see the Cultural Heritage Projects section for the necessary requirements) 26 November  monitoring 2014  project-related salaries, including project management  the establishment of native plant nurseries. These must form part of a wider ecological restoration project, which will be assessed as above. The nursery must produce locally eco-sourced plants and have 12 suitably qualified employees  non-administrative, project-related costs associated with volunteers  breeding programmes, including native animal release programmes and captive programmes  education programmes and materials such as publications and education kits (there are restrictions on educational funding). Please read What we do not fund  awareness-raising and interpretation materials including but not limited to: brochures, markers, information panels, project-related website development (subject to assurance that the applicant has the financial ability and expertise to continue to maintain the website) and research, writing and publication projects (see the Cultural Heritage Projects section for the necessary requirements)  walkways, bridges and boardwalks when these meet one of the four priority areas, such as the protection or promotion of issues affecting New Zealand’s native flora and fauna  research and graphic design (but excluding concept and structural design) of interpretive material including brochures and panels, project-related website development, the construction of interpretive panels and printing of brochures or booklets.

Priority is given to projects which:  conserve New Zealand’s native flora and fauna  conserve significant or threatened habitats and eco-systems  conserve rare, endangered or threatened species in their natural habitat  improve public education and awareness of issues affecting our native flora and fauna

On private land priority is given to projects:  where the natural heritage value of the land is protected by a covenant/kawenata on the land title (this ensures that the natural heritage value of the land will be protected even if the land is sold)  which provide public access, where appropriate 13

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 Canterbury Community Trust Incorporated societies or registered charitable trusts of community based 20 September organisations are eligible to apply for the Canterbury Community Trust 2014 http://www.commtrust.org.nz donations. This means that your group must have a Certificate of Incorporation obtained through the Ministry of Economic Development. You may also obtain Download application forms and ‘how to apply’: charitable organisation status through the Charities Commission, which is http://www.commtrust.org.nz/application- administered by the Department of Internal Affairs. Schools, NZ Free forms Kindergarten Assn. Members and Churches are not required to supply a copy of the letter granting charitable status.

Omihi School, for example, recently received 6 ipads.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Habitat Protection Fund Criteria: Gives preference to projects working to protect areas of high Open 1 July conservation value. The priorities this coming year are: 2014. Maximum http://www.wwf.org.nz/what_we_do/community_fu  Areas with an active community involvement in conservation $10,000 nding/habitat_protection_fund/  Freshwater environments and their catchments  Coastal and dune systems Note: The Tindall Foundation also uses WWF as their  Wetlands and estuaries funding manager for environmental education  Lowland and coastal forest communities  Habitats of threatened indigenous species

YES! They will fund for capital works and wages! WWF are very flexible as they realise conservation is a complex issue.

The Tindall Foundation Helping people to be aware of, to develop and use ways of living that protect, restore and enhance the environment. http://www.tindall.org.nz/caring-about-the- There are two relevant grant schemes for community groups: environment 1. Environmental Education (http://www.tindall.org.nz/environmental- education ) - Education, especially of the younger generation, appears Contact: 09 4880170 or email to be the most promising medium to support the long-term hope of [email protected] enhancing the environment, achieving sustainability and preserving biodiversity. The Foundation can provide limited support to credible 14 providers to deliver targeted education, especially those not supported by government or other funders. Small local initiatives in schools or the community can be applied for through a dedicated Funding Manager.

2. Habitat Protection and Restoration (http://www.tindall.org.nz/habitat- protection-restoration/) Most of New Zealand's unique habitats and biodiversity have already been destroyed and many of those remaining are endangered by development, pollution, pests and competition from introduced species. Major government and local body efforts are stretched to halt this degradation but many local voluntary groups and schools are active in protecting, restoring and enhancing their local environments and preserving biodiversity. With a little outside input in the form of small donations, support and networking, these groups can expand, become sustainable and achieve much. The Foundation aims to maintain support for a targeted contestable Fund operated by a credible organisation to provide services to these groups, and encourage greater impact and sustainability of projects through elements like capacity-building and adding local value.

3. Environmental Sustainability ( http://www.tindall.org.nz/environmental-sustainability/) Achievement of an environmentally sustainable New Zealand is a long-term goal that can only be brought about by changes in attitudes and behaviours across all aspects of New Zealand society including individuals, communities, business, manufacturing and government. People are generally unwilling to accept a fall in living standards to accommodate sustainable living and new or adapted technologies are required in some areas before this can be achieved. To make progress, changes in adult behaviour are required and therefore education efforts must be focussed on the adult public as well as in schools and universities. This needs to be paralleled by changes in products and processes and more sophisticated marketing analysis and information. Most people have some understanding of key sustainability issues and many are ready and willing to take individual easy steps to address them when they are 15

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 shown how to do so. A small improvement adopted across most of the nation will have a far greater impact than larger improvements achieved by a small group. The Tindall Foundation will only fund initiatives whose primary objective is 'environmental sustainability’ under this strategy and will show preference for a limited number of initiatives that:  will achieve the largest possible scale of change  show leadership and provide frameworks and/or action steps that can be taken by groups or larger communities;  are well-managed and clearly communicate their goals to maximise the likely success of achieving change;  support the development of new technologies to support sustainable living;  have broad-based, committed support from key stakeholders and funders.

EcoGecko Consultants Criteria: availability updated yearly. Up to $1,000 available in the community http://www.ecogecko.co.nz group category. Please check by emailing as their website does not contain Sabine Melzer [email protected] much information on this. (+64) 027-341-7373/ (+64) 06-758-8771

Ministry for the Environment Community Criteria: The Community Environment Fund (CEF) provides funding so New From $10,000 - Environment Fund Zealanders are empowered to take environmental action. It also ensures: $300,000  partnerships (relating to practical environmental initiatives) between http://www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou/funding/communit interested parties are supported and strengthened Closes 09 June y-environment-fund  community-based advice and educational opportunities are increased 2014  awareness on environmental legislation and issues is heightened Phone: 0800 499 700 Email:[email protected]  To apply for funding: 1. Register your organisation by using the portal 2. Complete the online eligibility check for open and contestable funding rounds on the portal. You will need to complete one check for each application you intend to submit. 3. The Ministry will assess the eligibility of your project. If eligible, you will be sent an application form.

Honda Tree Fund Criteria: Ten native trees are funded for every new car that Honda New Zealand See contact 16 http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/funding/page sells, with another three funded by your local Honda dealer. These funds are details s/hondatreefund.aspx awarded to Regional Councils throughout the country to assist with native plantings. In 2011/12 $23,810 from the Honda TreeFund was awarded to the Canterbury region to the best community-based native planting projects.

Mazda Foundation A good example of an environmental funding request comes from Save the Closes Otago Peninsular (http://www.mazdafoundation.org.nz/#/grantRecipients - http://www.mazdafoundation.org.nz/#/grantGuidelin click on the image of the jewelled gecko). The wording in the application 30 June 2014 es included a short but clearly stated objective, details of how the funds would be 30 September used to further that (hoped) objective, and why the objective was important: 2014 planting native trees to continue enhancing an environment suitable for jewelled geckos. Simple and to the point. 30 March 2015 Recipients in 2013 included Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust, and Wellington Zoo (Tuatara Conservation).

Air New Zealand Environment Trust Criteria: The Air New Zealand Environment Trust (ANZET) will consider funding Closed for 2014 http://airnzenvironmenttrust.org.nz projects that have a direct impact on the restoration of the New Zealand – open again in environment. This can cover a wide range of activities from directly restoring or 2015 Contact: [email protected] regenerating land or waterways, through to education and research.

ANZET prefers to fund specific projects and will not fund existing organisations to run day to day programmes. All funding applications must be submitted using the Trust's application form. ANZET will consider projects in excess of $10,000 only.

To be considered for funding your project must:

 meet the Trust's funding criteria  have an environmental focus which concentrates on restoration  benefit a wide group of New Zealanders  advance awareness of environmental issues in New Zealand  be able to provide regular reports on activity and application of any funds granted  be based in New Zealand Fonterra Grass Roots Fund Criteria: To be considered for support, your initiative or activity must fit within Usually March & 17

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 http://www.fonterra.com/global/en/Sustainability/Co the sponsorship categories and meet criteria outlined below. September each mmunity/Grassroots+Fund year Category 2. Caring for our Environment. We take care of the environment by supporting sustainable initiatives. Examples of previous environment sponsorships in this category include:

 Sponsoring environmental projects such as landscaping/developing/cleaning a local park

 Recycling and environmental educational programmes

 Supporting school environmental initiatives, for example worm farms, vegetable gardens etc

Community Conservation Partnerships Fund - Pūtea The Department of Conservation Community Conservation Partnerships Fund - Tautiaki Hapori Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori provides funding to community-led conservation groups Open early 2015 for natural heritage and recreation projects in New Zealand on public and http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/run-a- private land and waters. project/funding/community-conservation- Criteria: Aims to improve and maintain the condition of areas of indigenous partnerships-fund / vegetation, species and habitats, including wetlands and other freshwater ecosystems. The fund seeks to broaden community effort in the management Contact: of indigenous biodiversity, and to complement other contributions for its Fund Advisor enhancement. National Office Projects could involve: Department of Conservation  fencing 18-32 Manners Street  weed control PO Box 10-420  restoration planting Wellington 6143  pest control Applications are invited from private landowners and community groups for projects aimed at improving or maintaining the condition of indigenous vegetation, species and habitats.

18 Nature Heritage Fund The Nature Heritage Fund protects ecosystems that represent the full range of 10 February http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting- natural diversity originally present in the New Zealand landscape by providing 30 April involved/volunteer-join-or-start-a- incentives for voluntary conservation on private land. 31 July project/start-or-fund-a- The Nature Heritage Fund helps meet the cost of protecting areas of high 31 October project/funding/nature-heritage-fund ecological value on private land by providing contestable finance for projects that protect ecosystems either by direct purchase, or covenant. Contact: Applications can be made to the Nature Heritage Fund by:  private landowners, The Executive Officer  local and regional government bodies, and local authority trading Nature Heritage Fund enterprises, PO Box 10-420  professional and community-based organisations Wellington  local, regional, and national “umbrella” organisations, and Tel: +64 4 471 0726 or Fax +64 4 471-3018  non-government organisations (NGOs), Email [email protected]  central government departments and agencies

Applications must be on the Fund’s application form accompanied by the supporting material specified on the form.

Project Crimson Criteria: Community and volunteer support is vital to Project Crimson's success. The Trust works with organisations, communities and individuals throughout http://www.projectcrimson.org.nz/funding/page.aspx New Zealand and assists them by providing funding and trees for local projects. If you have a project that features pohutukawa (NOT IN THE SOUTH ISLAND! IT’S REGARDED AS A PEST SPECIES!) or rata that could benefit from the expertise or funding from Project Crimson, then please email information regarding your project to [email protected] To be considered, the project must provide long-term benefits to the local environment and provide tangible evidence of effective resource management.

World Wildlife Fund Environmental Education Action Criteria: Preference is given to projects that: Open 1 July Fund 2014. Maximum http://www.wwf.org.nz/what_we_do/community_fu  Have clearly defined learning outcomes aimed to address a specific $10,000 nding/funding_for_schools/ environmental issue or issues  Facilitate, support or promote opportunities for people to take action Contact: Jenny Lynch for their environment Community Conservation Co-ordinator  Have sound project planning and evaluation processes 19

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 Ph: 0800 4357 993.  Provide evidence of strong community support  Enable teachers to deliver environmental education programmes as outlined in the Guidelines for Environmental education in New Zealand Schools (Ministry of Education, 1999)  Schools and community groups in New Zealand can apply; preference is given to those with IRD charitable status. Note The fund is about taking action. There is no funding for awareness, landscaping/ground maintenance, eco/enviro centre buildings, overseas travel, research projects or government authorities.

Sargood Bequest Criteria: Makes grants mostly under $5000 to projects and activities in the Closes 31 http://www.sargoodbequest.org.nz/ environmental areas with a focus on access, participation and inspiration. December annually

Weedbusters Small Scale Initiative Funding Criteria: The Weedbusters small-scale initiative fund, supported by individual regional councils, unitary authorities, and Department of Conservation, http://weedbusters.co.nz/funding/initiative_fund.asp provides funds for Weedbusters groups to cover ‘small scale’ costs such as tools, herbicides, mulcher hire, greenwaste disposal, promotional activities Contact Environment Canterbury: within communities to get Weedbusters groups off the ground, and so on. [email protected] Funding is on application rather than contestable, with a limited pool of funds ($2000) available in each area in each financial year. Criteria for funding applications to be considered:  Groups or individuals must have registered as Weedbusters through www.weedbusters.org.nz  Projects can be on public land, or on private land where two or more landowners are working together to clear areas of weeds by either targeting specific high-risk species or as part of a wider restoration project. The project is not to be based in private gardens (not including undeveloped gullies) or on productive farmland.

Transpower Community Care Criteria: Available to all regions affected by Transpower assets or projects. Eg, - 31 July 2014 https://www.transpower.co.nz/community- Waikato District Council, Huntly, received- $65,000 towards planting of 31 January 2015 initiatives/communitycare-fund/apply- wetlands and building boardwalks. communitycare-fund 20 Purposes funded: The CommunityCare Fund will consider funding for: * projects in communities in close proximity to the grid and who are affected by Transpower assets (transmission lines, transmission towers and substations), maintenance works or projects * One-off projects between $5,000 and $50,000 * lasting projects that benefit the wider community, for example, capital works that can be enjoyed by the whole community * projects that have a high level of community involvement and participation * committed projects that have already raised some funds from other sources.

MainPower Hurunui Natural Environment Fund Criteria: The purpose of the fund is to encourage and assist with voluntary work April 2015 that benefits the natural environment. The focus is on work that improves, http://www.hurunui.govt.nz/services/awards-and- benefits, enhances, restores or reinstates indigenous natural resources – in funds/mainpower-hurunui-natural-environment- particular, land, vegetation, wetlands or bird habitat. fund / The fund is open only to residents and ratepayers of the Hurunui District – individuals or groups – for work relating to either private or public land. It is a contestable fund, in which there is $10,000. Of that sum, $7,000 is earmarked for projects that are protecting existing areas, and $3,000 for projects creating new areas. Applications will be assessed by decision makers who are wholly independent of Council. The fund is not available:  For work that there is a legal obligation to do;  To compensate for work already done. It is intended to assist with the cost of future work;  For the entire cost of a project. It will complement the applicant’s contributions;  For beautification projects, or to support those driven primarily for financial gain The Working Together More Fund A combined fund from the Todd Foundation, Tindall Foundation, Wayne 11 July 2014 http://www.workingtogether.org.nz/ Francis Charitable Trust, J R McKenzie Charitable Trust & the Hugh Green 31 October 2014 Foundation. This is for community groups who are interested in working together more closely to make a greater difference for the people and communities they serve. The fund can provide seeding money and expertise to develop collaborative arrangements but does not provide

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 ongoing operating costs.

· The fund was established to encourage collaboration as a way of achieving great results. The lead applicant needs to be a not-for-profit applicant and to partner with at least one other business, group or community organisation – or be seeking funding to explore potential partnerships

· New projects - the purpose of the fund is to help new collaborative projects or partnerships get off the ground

The Lion Foundation Funded by revenue from gaming, the foundation supports community groups in All year - takes www.lionfoundation.org.nz a broad range of endeavours. In the Hurunui, funds have historically gone to around 8 weeks sporting activities, but this is largely because they are the groups that apply. following Funds can also go to educational and community groups for one-off projects. application

Techsoup Through the TechSoup New Zealand programme, eligible not-for-profits can: All year http://www.techsoup.net.nz/  Get access to donated products from partners such as Microsoft, Symantec and SAP  Also find not-for-profit discounted pricing on refurbished computers and a wide range of software  Learn more about technology for your organisation through events and how-to articles offered by Connecting Up

NEXT Foundation NEXT Foundation’s vision is to create a legacy of environmental and educational 11 July 2014 excellence for the benefit of future generations of New Zealanders. http://nextfoundation.org.nz Education and the environment have been chosen as the two categories for support and investment because we consider that they have the greatest potential to inspire and create lasting value for New Zealanders. Education By supporting and investing in aspirational education projects, we aim to empower young people today and the leaders of tomorrow. Education opens the door to personal development, economic opportunity and innovation for society as a whole. New Zealand has an excellent education system, but there

22 are a wide range of initiatives that can drive higher achievement and outcomes, including innovative projects at the edges of traditional systems. We will invest in projects that strive for educational excellence to provide all New Zealanders with the opportunity to fulfil their potential and develop into talented individuals with the skills and confidence to confront the challenges and embrace the opportunities of a globalised world economy. Environment New Zealand’s natural environment is the foundation of not only our economy but also our sense of identity. Our vision is to ensure our natural environment remains healthy so that it will continue to provide us with the essential resources that underpin a thriving and prosperous New Zealand. Focussing principally on conservation, there are many threats to be managed or overcome such as habitat loss, introduced predators, urbanisation and water use. In doing so, we aim to preserve New Zealand for tomorrow’s generations. Where Kiwi and other iconic native birds still exist in the wild, not just in online image galleries. Where our native forests welcome the day with a chorus of bird song. Where our children and their children can safely swim in clean lakes and rivers. Where our natural heritage and culture are preserved for all.

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 Funding for schools

Biodiversity Fund (Ecan) Criteria: Individuals, landowners, community and conservation groups, schools Maximum and recreational groups proposing projects that enhance native biodiversity, amount is http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/funding/Page (native flora and fauna, and are environmentally sustainable. $20,000 per s/funding-form.aspx Representativeness: the extent to which an area represents a habitat type or project. ecosystem that is typical of the area concerned; Applications Contact [email protected] Ecological context: projects must provide a benefit to indigenous biodiversity received all year and play an important role in the health of the wider ecosystem long-term. round, Geographic spread: the aim will be to ensure a fair distribution of projects Considered 30 across the region; April and 30 Land ownership: proposed projects should generally be on private, customary September. or coastal land Project ownership: projects undertaken by groups need clearly identified leadership.

The Tindall Foundation Helping people to be aware of, to develop and use ways of living that protect, restore and enhance the environment. http://www.tindall.org.nz/caring-about-the- There is one relevant grant schemes for schools: environment Environmental Education (http://www.tindall.org.nz/environmental- education ) - Education, especially of the younger generation, appears Contact: 09 4880170 or email to be the most promising medium to support the long-term hope of [email protected] enhancing the environment, achieving sustainability and preserving biodiversity. The Foundation can provide limited support to credible providers to deliver targeted education, especially those not supported by government or other funders. Small local initiatives in schools or the community can be applied for through a dedicated Funding Manager.

Canterbury Community Trust Incorporated societies or registered charitable trusts of community based 20 September organisations are eligible to apply for the Canterbury Community Trust 2014 http://www.commtrust.org.nz donations. This means that your group must have a Certificate of Incorporation obtained through the Ministry of Economic Development. You may also obtain Download application forms and ‘how to apply’: charitable organisation status through the Charities Commission, which is 24 http://www.commtrust.org.nz/application- administered by the Department of Internal Affairs. Schools, NZ Free forms Kindergarten Assn. Members and Churches are not required to supply a copy of the letter granting charitable status.

Omihi School, for example, recently received 6 ipads, while the Nina Valley Ecoblitz (www.ninavalleyecoblitz.com) received over $15,000 for operation expenses for the weekend.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Habitat Protection Fund Criteria: Gives preference to projects working to protect areas of high Open 1 July conservation value. The priorities this coming year are: 2014. Maximum http://www.wwf.org.nz/what_we_do/community_fu  Areas with an active community involvement in conservation $10,000 nding/habitat_protection_fund/  Freshwater environments and their catchments  Coastal and dune systems Note: The Tindall Foundation also uses WWF as their  Wetlands and estuaries funding manager for environmental education  Lowland and coastal forest communities  Habitats of threatened indigenous species

Ministry for the Environment Community Criteria: The Community Environment Fund (CEF) provides funding so New From $10,000 - Environment Fund Zealanders are empowered to take environmental action. It also ensures: $300,000  partnerships (relating to practical environmental initiatives) between http://www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou/funding/communit interested parties are supported and strengthened Closes 09 June y-environment-fund  community-based advice and educational opportunities are increased 2014  awareness on environmental legislation and issues is heightened Phone: 0800 499 700 Email:[email protected]  To apply for funding: 4. Register your organisation by using the portal 5. Complete the online eligibility check for open and contestable funding rounds on the portal. You will need to complete one check for each application you intend to submit. 25

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 6. The Ministry will assess the eligibility of your project. If eligible, you will be sent an application form.

Honda Tree Fund for Schools Criteria: $10,000 will be available annually from the Honda TreeFund to assist See contact in planting projects identified by schools involved in Environment Canterbury's details http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/funding/Page Water, and Pests and Biodiversity education programmes. s/honda-tree-fund-schools.aspx Schools can apply for up to $1000.00 each. For more information about applying, please download the teacher support Contact Sian Carvell, notes and application form. Education for Sustainability Team Leader ph 0800 324 636.

World Wildlife Fund Environmental Education Action Criteria: Preference is given to projects that: Open 1 July Fund (this is not the same as the above Habitat 2014. Maximum Protection  Have clearly defined learning outcomes aimed to address a specific $10,000 Fund)http://www.wwf.org.nz/what_we_do/communi environmental issue or issues ty_funding/funding_for_schools/  Facilitate, support or promote opportunities for people to take action for their environment For more information, please contact Jenny Lynch,  Have sound project planning and evaluation processes Community Conservation Co-ordinator or phone 04  Provide evidence of strong community support 815 8526.  Enable teachers to deliver environmental education programmes as outlined in the Guidelines for Environmental education in New Zealand Schools (Ministry of Education, 1999)  Schools and community groups in New Zealand can apply; preference is given to those with IRD charitable status. Note The fund is about taking action. There is no funding for awareness, landscaping/ground maintenance, eco/enviro centre buildings, overseas travel, research projects or government authorities.

Fonterra Grass Roots Fund Criteria: To be considered for support, your initiative or activity must fit within Usually March & the sponsorship categories and meet criteria outlined below. September each http://www.fonterra.com/global/en/Sustainability/Co year mmunity/Grassroots+Fund Category 2. Caring for our Environment. We take care of the environment by supporting sustainable initiatives. Examples of previous environment sponsorships in this category include:

 Sponsoring environmental projects such as

26 landscaping/developing/cleaning a local park

 Recycling and environmental educational programmes

 Supporting school environmental initiatives, for example worm farms, vegetable gardens etc

Sargood Bequest Criteria: Makes grants to projects and activities in the children & youth, Closes 31 http://www.sargoodbequest.org.nz/ cultural, sports & outdoors, educational and environmental areas with a focus December on access, participation and inspiration. annually

Project Crimson Criteria: Community and volunteer support is vital to Project Crimson's success. http://www.projectcrimson.org.nz/funding/page.aspx The Trust works with organisations, communities and individuals throughout New Zealand and assists them by providing funding and trees for local projects. If you have a project that features pohutukawa (NOT IN THE SOUTH ISLAND! IT’S REGARDED AS A PEST SPECIES!) or rata that could benefit from the expertise or funding from Project Crimson, then please email information regarding your project to [email protected] To be considered, the project must provide long-term benefits to the local environment and provide tangible evidence of effective resource management.

EcoGecko Consultants Criteria: availability updated yearly. Up to $1,000 available for students. http://www.ecogecko.co.nz Please contact them directly as there is not much information on funding on Sabine Melzer [email protected] their website. (+64) 027-341-7373/ (+64) 06-758-8771

BOC Where There's Water Community

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 Environmental Grants: Schools have been funded for projects such as rubbish bags and skips to clean Not specified. http://www.waternz.org.nz/ up a stream, water testing kits, manuals and native plants as part of an education programme, and a community group was awarded funds for Contact: [email protected] earthworks, fencing, a pathway. However, I can no longer find anything on their revamped website about this, so I recommend emailing them.

The Trusts Community Foundation Proceeds from gaming machines The 10th of http://www.ttcfltd.org.nz/authorised-purposes Criteria: for schools, endorsement from the Principal, on school letterhead. every month This can include building works for schools, activities and trips, specialised except for equipment, above and beyond what would normally be provided for by the December. Ministry of Education, scholarships (only supported in areas where TTCF members are located)

The Brian Mason Scientific & Technical Trust Accepts applications from any organisation as long as the proposal fits with the 30 March 2015 goals of the Trust. Successful applications have come from universities, Crown Research Institutes, museums, restoration & preservation societies, education societies, consultancies, individuals. Findings must be made widely available. Project goals can include scientific research, development work, collation, storage of information, publication and demonstration of scientific or technology principles. The project must be focused on Canterbury and/or Westland. Examples that schools might apply for are scientific or technological equipment such as iPads to assess and monitor changes in an area’s biodiversity, as part of the curriculum.

Think outside the square, this might include mapping the location of and results of trapping pest animals, or mapping biodiversity projects within schools at naturewatch.org, which was itself a beneficiary of this Trust.

Weedbusters Small Scale Initiative Funding Criteria: The Weedbusters small-scale initiative fund, supported by individual http://weedbusters.co.nz/funding/initiative_fund.asp regional councils, unitary authorities, and Department of Conservation, provides funds for Weedbusters groups to cover ‘small scale’ costs such as Contact Environment Canterbury: tools, herbicides, mulcher hire, greenwaste disposal, promotional activities [email protected] within communities to get Weedbusters groups off the ground, and so on. Funding is on application rather than contestable, with a limited pool of funds ($2000) available in each area in each financial year. Criteria for funding applications to be considered:  Groups or individuals must have registered as Weedbusters through 28 www.weedbusters.org.nz  Projects can be on public land, or on private land where two or more landowners are working together to clear areas of weeds by either targeting specific high-risk species or as part of a wider restoration project. The project is not to be based in private gardens (not including undeveloped gullies) or on productive farmland.

JS Watson Trust (administered by Forest & Bird) Criteria: The conservation of plants and animals and natural features of New April 2015 http://www.forestandbird.org.nz/what-we- Zealand. This trust is best suited to university postgraduate students do/partnerships/js-watson-trust  The advancement of knowledge in these matters by way of research, literary contribution, essay or articles, or other effort  General education of the public to give them an understanding and love of the world in which they live

Recycle Glass The Fund was established in 1983 to give students an opportunity to undertake 31 March 2015 http://www.recycleglass.co.nz/fund.htm environmental studies. These studies benefit the whole community and, in particular, give students an insight into the range of environmental issues facing our country and the world.

Criteria: Primarily for schools, applications should meet as many of the following criteria as possible:

 Develop students’ awareness of and sensitivity to the environment

 Develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the environment and the impact of people on it (the key concepts of interdependence, sustainability and biodiversity could be addressed here)

 Develop attitudes and values reflecting concern for the environment

 Develop skills in identifying, investigating and problem solving associated with environmental issues

 Stimulate responsibility for participation and action for the 29

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 Co-ordinate and/or co-operate with local community initiatives and organisations benefiting the school and if possible the community

 Show, where possible, how the success of the project will be measured

Royal Society of New Zealand Bayer Primary School Criteria: Request must directly benefit your teaching of science ‘nature of 12 September Science Fund science’ and environmental science teaching. 2014 http://www.royalsociety.org.nz/programmes/funds/b ayer-primary-school-science-fund/ Examples of things that have been funded: Small gardening equipment items; Stream Health Monitoring Kits; Native Trees and plants to enhance an existing learning and teaching programme; Microscopes; small science equipment items; planting kits; weather station kits; worm farm equipment; books to support an existing learning and teaching programme e.g. climate change.

Kids Restore New Zealand Air New Zealand’s Kids restore New Zealand is your chance to make a real Open now http://www.kidsrestorenz.org.nz difference to the future of our environment and ensure that our land, animals, insects and birds are protected.

MainPower Hurunui Natural Environment Fund Criteria: The purpose of the fund is to encourage and assist with voluntary work April 2015 that benefits the natural environment. The focus is on work that improves, http://www.hurunui.govt.nz/services/awards-and- benefits, enhances, restores or reinstates indigenous natural resources – in funds/mainpower-hurunui-natural-environment- particular, land, vegetation, wetlands or bird habitat. fund / The fund is open only to residents and ratepayers of the Hurunui District – individuals or groups – for work relating to either private or public land. It is a contestable fund, in which there is $10,000.00. Of that sum, $7,000 is earmarked for projects that are protecting existing areas, and $3,000 for projects creating new areas. Applications will be assessed by decision makers who are wholly independent of Council. The fund is not available:  For work that there is a legal obligation to do;  To compensate for work already done. It is intended to assist with the cost of future work;  For the entire cost of a project. It will complement the applicant’s contributions; 30  For beautification projects, or to support those driven primarily for financial gain The Lion Foundation Funded by revenue from gaming, the foundation supports community groups in All year - takes www.lionfoundation.org.nz a broad range of endeavours. In the Hurunui, funds have historically gone to around 8 weeks sporting activities, but this is largely because they are the groups that apply. following Funds can also go to educational and community groups for one-off projects. application

Community Conservation Partnerships Fund - Pūtea The Department of Conservation Community Conservation Partnerships Fund - Tautiaki Hapori Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori provides funding to community-led conservation groups Open early 2015 for natural heritage and recreation projects in New Zealand on public and http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/run-a- private land and waters. project/funding/community-conservation- Criteria: Aims to improve and maintain the condition of areas of indigenous partnerships-fund / vegetation, species and habitats, including wetlands and other freshwater ecosystems. The fund seeks to broaden community effort in the management Contact: of indigenous biodiversity, and to complement other contributions for its Fund Advisor enhancement. National Office Projects could involve: Department of Conservation  fencing 18-32 Manners Street  weed control PO Box 10-420  restoration planting Wellington 6143  pest control Applications are invited from private landowners and community groups for projects aimed at improving or maintaining the condition of indigenous vegetation, species and habitats.

NEXT Foundation NEXT Foundation’s vision is to create a legacy of environmental and educational 11 July 2014 http://nextfoundation.org.nz excellence for the benefit of future generations of New Zealanders. Education and the environment have been chosen as the two categories for support and investment because we consider that they have the greatest potential to inspire and create lasting value for New Zealanders. Education By supporting and investing in aspirational education projects, we aim to empower young people today and the leaders of tomorrow. Education opens the door to personal development, economic opportunity and innovation for 31

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 society as a whole. New Zealand has an excellent education system, but there are a wide range of initiatives that can drive higher achievement and outcomes, including innovative projects at the edges of traditional systems. We will invest in projects that strive for educational excellence to provide all New Zealanders with the opportunity to fulfil their potential and develop into talented individuals with the skills and confidence to confront the challenges and embrace the opportunities of a globalised world economy. Environment New Zealand’s natural environment is the foundation of not only our economy but also our sense of identity. Our vision is to ensure our natural environment remains healthy so that it will continue to provide us with the essential resources that underpin a thriving and prosperous New Zealand. Focussing principally on conservation, there are many threats to be managed or overcome such as habitat loss, introduced predators, urbanisation and water use. In doing so, we aim to preserve New Zealand for tomorrow’s generations. Where Kiwi and other iconic native birds still exist in the wild, not just in online image galleries. Where our native forests welcome the day with a chorus of bird song. Where our children and their children can safely swim in clean lakes and rivers. Where our natural heritage and culture are preserved for all.

32 A few tips when applying for funding

When applying for funding, you need to read and address all the criteria from each group carefully, as they all differ.  Some organisations will not fund building materials, signage, or hire of contractors or plant equipment. Others will. Some have minimum amounts you need to apply for as well as maximum amounts (it costs them the same to manage a small grant as a big grant). Some won’t pay wages but will pay for contract work. Some require you to have partial funding from elsewhere—which you may already have, and don’t forget, this could also mean ‘work in kind’. The time and effort you put into building fences, planting, or removing weeds and pests, is ‘work in kind’.  As many organisations only fund a portion of what you are seeking, apply for several simultaneously and include this information in your request, detailing where else you are applying. If you are fortunate enough to be granted all the money you need for your particular project from one or two organisations, then a third and fourth comes along, tell them you have sufficient and why, but also don’t be shy to add, ‘We’d really like to buy another 30 plants/ soil testing kits/ books/ educational materials to fully develop the project and ensure it’s sustained over the next X years’, or something along those lines. They can only say no, and they are very likely to say yes if you have a credible argument.  Be very specific about what you are seeking, why you want it, plus the all-important expected outcomes. For example, if the organisation addresses your application in two rounds, in the first round you may need to state, for instance, you need $x for y native plants endemic to this region to continue a biodiversity trail that you or your community group or students began in 2010. Plus you need $x for upgraded gardening equipment + $x for educational materials (ie, you are asking for plants + equipment + educational materials). In the second round, you may need to itemise the types of plants, the exact equipment and educational materials plus detail the costs per item. Funding bodies won’t generally fund projects that hinge on the recipient getting every single item on their long wish list. A school may end up with funding for the plants but not the books, and maybe 10 sets of garden gloves. In other words, while you may want funding for three or four co-joined projects, break up your requirements into semi-autonomous units, each of which can be managed and have a successful and measurable outcome independent of the other units. You can then apply elsewhere for the additional items (see the Otago Peninsular grant application from Mazda. They asked for funding just for trees to enhance an existent project). You are more likely to succeed because you already have a proven track record. In the case of schools, this would be completing the foundation of biodiversity education—kids engaged in planting natives.  Start small if you haven’t applied before. For example, you may have plants but need equipment, or perhaps a small greenhouse to raise seedlings. Be specific and be clear.  Use demonstrable criteria to give evidence to past activities (funded or unfunded) and expected outcomes of future activities, for example, you want to fence off this waterway to keep livestock out of existent riparian native vegetation.  Now, go back and re-read their criteria again to ensure you have answered all questions framed in the right way for each funding body to which you are applying. Remember, one proposal does not fit all.

Fundview also has some great advice: http://www.fis.org.nz/index.php?page=FundView.

Funding for biodiversity, environmental enhancement, and sustainability projects: 4 June 2014 Competitions, Awards, and Scholarships This is by no means comprehensive!

 Waste recycling competition - nominate the best and also the best and worst packaging http://www.unpackit.org.nz/  http://www.motherearth.co.nz/reward/ (3 schools share $2,500)  Sustainability film challenge for teens and young adults up to 24 years old: http://www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/  BP Challenge http://www.royalsociety.org.nz/teaching-learning/bp-challenge/calendar  Zoo Challenge http://www.royalsociety.org.nz/teaching-learning/bp-challenge/zoo-challenge/year2013/  Royal Society Bayer Boost Environmental Scholarship Award http://www.bayerboost.co.nz/apply.html (Closes December 2013) requires students to work on environmental research or restoration related projects with a host organisation. The student may be involved at whatever level is appropriate to his or her skills and knowledge. List of potential host organisations: http://www.bayerboost.co.nz/hosts.html  NIWA $5,000 fisheries scholarships for undergraduates http://www.niwa.co.nz/education-and-training/scholarships . Applicants enrolled in a minimum of 1 statistics or mathematics course in 2nd year, and 2 statistics or mathematics courses, as well as a marine biology course in 3rd year are eligible and encouraged to apply.  Department of Conservation TFBIS - Terrestrial and Freshwater Biodiversity Information Systems Programme fund. supports the conservation of New Zealand's indigenous biodiversity, by increasing awareness of and access to fundamental data and information about terrestrial and freshwater biota and biodiversity. The Programme is one of a number of initiatives introduced in July 2000 to implement the Government's commitment to achieving the goals of the New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy (NZBS]: http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/volunteer-join-or- start-a-project/start-or-fund-a-project/funding/tfbis-biodiversity-information-fund/ 

Useful Contacts

Sonny Whitelaw; Hurunui District Council Biodiversity Advisor [email protected] | Ph: 03 3140019 or 027 5286975.

Jean-Marie Thompkins, Environment Canterbury Biodiversity Advisor [email protected] Ph: 03 3653828 or 027-4756285.

Leslie Ottey, Community Educator, Mastagard, PO Box 4126 Christchurch. Ph: 0800627 824 | 029 770 6394 | email [email protected]. Leslie has some fantastic ideas, greening and gardening projects, and recycling resources for schools that can be incorporated into existing curriculums.

Jamie McFadden, Hurunui Natives – the ‘go to’ guy for advise and quotes on native and exotic plantings and landscaping. 24 Mina Rd, Cheviot, Ph: 03- 3198152 or 027-321-8747. 34 35

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