Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research Funding Round

MPI research fund improving the accuracy of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas reporting from agriculture, forestry and other land use. $3 million for new projects in the 2026/27 round, across 11 priority areas.

Closes

The 2026/27 round opened 1 July and closed 6pm 1 September 2026. Panel assessment runs October to December, with results in late January 2027

Who can apply

Research providers and partners. Applications must show how the research will improve the accuracy of emissions estimates. Proposals can be original or address one of the priorities in the 2026 priorities paper.

Amount

$3 million available for new projects

Funding route

Tender or contract

Applicants

Tauira & researchers, Iwi & Māori organisations, Businesses & land trusts, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Directly relevant to Māori landowners and land trusts. The Māori economy accounts for 11.2 percent of New Zealand's emissions profile while making up 6.4 percent of GDP, because of its high share of pastoral farming — so reporting methodology affects Māori landholdings disproportionately. Priorities include on-farm sequestration data and post-1989 natural forest carbon stock. Applications are explicitly assessed in part on considering Māori perspectives, aspirations and opportunities, alongside value for money, ability to deliver, fit with the fund, impact, and research quality.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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