Biodiversity Community Group Grant

Up to $10,000 a year per project (up to 70% of cost) for volunteer-led conservation projects protecting Murihiku Southland's native ecosystems, explicitly open to rūnaka and iwi.

Closes

The council's page gives conflicting dates — "applications close on 1st May each year" but also says "the next round of applications open on 1 July" — recorded as published rather than guessed; contact the council to confirm the live window

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: "open to volunteer community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and rūnaka, iwi, and other indigenous groups," for projects "based in Southland" with fencing, pest control and restoration planting "using ecosourced native species."

Amount

Up to $10,000 per project per year, covering up to 70% of total project cost

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Iwi & Māori organisations, Marae & hapū

Before you apply

Additional consideration is given to projects involving youth in conservation education, advocacy or leadership. Funds must be spent by 30 June of the funding year. service@es.govt.nz / 0800 76 88 45.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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