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The Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) provides one-off grants to projects which directly enhance and/or benefit the environment or provide environmental education.

Open/close dates 

Applications open: 24 June 2024, 9am
Applications close: 19 July 2024, 3pm

What types of projects may be funded?

  • Projects that enhance ecological outcomes.
  • Projects that provide environmental education and/or raise community awareness of the benefits of preserving and restoring our biodiversity. 

How much is available?

To be confirmed.

How much can you apply for?

Up to $40,000. Projects may be funded for up to two years, however, the total project grant may not exceed $40,000.

This fund is currently closed

For an email alert about the fund opening and closing, subscribe to our mailing list:

Email eif@waikatoregion.govt.nz with the subject 'subscribe'.

Information for applicants - please read first

Previous grants

Read some of the projects that received EIF funding over the past 5 years. If you're interested in earlier information, please contact us.