Biodiversity Contestable Funds

Two related funds — one for individuals/groups, one for community organisations — supporting the protection, maintenance and restoration of indigenous biodiversity in the Waimakariri District.

Closes

Both funds ran 1 February to 15 March 2026 and have closed. Open once a year

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: open to "individuals or groups for projects protecting, maintaining, restoring, or recreating areas of significant indigenous biodiversity in the Waimakariri District," with the community organisations stream open only to groups "working in the Waimakariri District to implement goals outlined in the Waimakariri Natural Environment Strategy."

Amount

Variable pool for the individuals/groups fund; $10,000 (excl. GST) a year for the community organisations fund

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

The council generally contributes up to 50% of project costs for the individuals/groups fund. Not available for legally required work, retrospective costs, beautification, or projects driven primarily for financial gain. biodiversity@wmk.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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