Small Scale Community Initiatives Fund (SSCIF)

Up to $5,000 for small community groups or individuals carrying out predator or pest plant control, from an annual pool of around $140,000.

Closes

The 2026 round ran 1-25 May 2026 and has closed. Runs annually

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: "provides funding to small community groups or individuals undertaking predator control and/or pest plant control," "primarily aimed at the purchase of materials to support these activities."

Amount

Up to $5,000 per application; around $140,000 available per year

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Part of the Natural Heritage Partnership Programme, alongside the separate Natural Heritage Fund and Environmental Initiatives Fund. Applications go through SmartyGrants. sscif@waikatoregion.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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