Apply for funding

The Trust will fund projects which have a direct impact on the restoration of the New Zealand environment. This can cover a wide range of activities from directly restoring or regenerating land or waterways,  through to education and research.

The Trust prefers to fund specific projects and will not fund existing organisations to run day to day programmes.  All funding applications must be submitted using the Trust's application form.

Please note, the Trust is not currently accepting applications as current funding has been committed. 

To be considered for funding your project must:

• meet the Trust's funding criteria
• have an environmental focus which concentrates on restoration
• benefit a wide group of New Zealanders
• advance awareness of environmental issues in New Zealand
• be for a charitable purpose
• be a registered incorporated society or a registered charitable trust
• be able to provide regular reports on your activity
• be able to provide annually audited accounts
• be based in New Zealand

The Trust will not fund or provide grants for:

• retrospective projects (that is, projects which have already commenced or have been completed)
• the purchase of buildings, land, furniture or fittings unless there are exceptional circumstances
• general day to day running costs or salaries for existing organisations
• individuals or travel