Funding Information

This section outlines information on a number of different funds and funding sources available that support community, environmental and heritage projects in the Auckland Region. If you have information you would like included in this section please click here to email us.

Funding resources

 
Environmental and Heritage Funders Guide 2010
ARC have compiled a guide to provide information about potential funding sources for community groups and individuals who are working to support, sustain and improve the Auckland region's environment and heritage. Please click here to view the guide.
 
Fundview 
Fund View is New Zealand's primary source of information about funding for voluntary organisations and contains over 600 different funding schemes. It includes funding from the government, local authorities, statutory and philanthropic trusts, gaming trusts and some service organisations.
Fund View is a searchable database that will give you the best matches of funding you are eligible for in terms of criteria along with closing dates, application requirements and contact details.
 

Community funds

 
ASB Community Trust
ASB Community Trust makes grants for environmental projects and organisations that protect and enhance the environment in which we live. Applications for grants can be made by registered charitable trusts and not-for-profit organisations committed to delivering environment projects or initiatives that will enhance the lives of people in Auckland and Northland.
The Trust will consider applications for general support and minor building projects.
General funding grants help community organisations working to raise awareness of issues affecting native species, flora and fauna, waterways and marine environments. This includes groups working to conserve land, marine habitats, waterways and ecosystems, delivering evidence-based conservation, working to conserve native flora and fauna and increasing awareness of environmental issues.
The Trust will generally consider funding up to maximum of $30,000 for applicants who are applying for the first time. We will look at funding areas such as operating costs, equipment, website and brochures, capacity building, volunteer and project costs.
Environment grant application closing dates are June 1 and December 1 each year.
Visit our website for more information.
 
 
Manukau City Council - Christmas Celebration Fund
Manukau City Council has funding available through the Christmas Celebration Fund to assist in the development of local Christmas events.
Applications are accepted between October and August. Decisions on applications will be made at meetings of the appropriate community board.
Click here to view Manukau City Council's Christmas Celebration Fund recipients for 2008 and 2009
To apply please complete and return the Christmas Celebration Fund Project Brief Form
 
 
Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF)
The EIF was established by the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) in 1999 to support individuals and groups to improve and care for the region’s natural, cultural and physical environments.
Around $500,000 is available annually to support projects across the Auckland region and about 250 applications are received each year. The EIF is an umbrella for other funds including the Honda TreeFund. Since the first funding round in February 2000, the ARC has given 1130 grants worth $2.6 million to community projects.
To be eligible for funding your project has to be consistent with the EIF vision and purpose and fit at least one of the funding outcomes. Click here for more information or email the EIF Co-ordinator, Courtney Gallen.

Lotteries Grant Board
Does your community or voluntary group need money to assist in achieving their goals? Grants are available from the Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) and Lottery Grants Board. To be eligible you must be a Not-For-Profit organisation based in New Zealand. Grants are distributed through a number of committees which meet to consider applications. Click here for a list of committees.

Nga Whenua Rahui
A contestable Ministerial fund established in 1991 to provide funding for the protection of indigenous ecosystems on Maori land. Its scope covers the full range of natural diversity originally present in the landscape. Click here for more information or email kaitakawaenga@doc.govt.nz.

Lion Foundation
The Lion Foundation's funding policy is structured to ensure that many different community causes can benefit. Funding is shared between the areas of community, which includes arts, culture, heritage and environment (30%), health (20%), sport (35%) and education (15%). Value Grants vary, but the average size of Lion Foundation grants is $7,500. Only non-profit bodies may apply anytime. Click here for more information.