The Small Scale Community Initiatives Fund (SSCIF) supports volunteer community groups and individual landowners undertaking ecological restoration through animal and plant pest control.
Open/close dates
Fund opens 9.00am, 9 May 2025
Fund closes 3.00pm, 30 May 2025
What types of projects may be funded?
- The SSCIF provides funding to small community groups or individuals undertaking predator control and/or pest plant control.
- This fund is primarily aimed at the purchase of materials to support these activities.
How much is available?
Around $140,000 per year.
How much can you apply for?
Up to $5,000.
On this page:
Information for applicants - please read first
Projects funded
Read some of the projects that received SSCIF funding over the past 5 years
Useful links for anyone undertaking pest control
- DOC Practical Guide to Trapping
- Photopoint monitoring of vegetation
- Weedbusters NZ
- National pest control agencies publications
- Trapping and baiting toolkit - Predator Free New Zealand
- Predator Free 2050 Toolkit - Department of Conservation
- Vertebrate Pest Control Decision Support System - Landcare Research
- Chewcards for detecting animal pests
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