Funding criteria

The following criteria will be used when projects are assessed.  Applications must meet these criteria to be considered for funding.  Please ensure your check you project against this list before submitting your application. 

Your project should:

• protect and enhance NZ's indigenous biodiversity
• protect an ecosystem
• fit well with the Trust's existing projects
• engage New Zealanders
• allow public access
• provide benefit to the community/public (cost benefit)
• show a track record of environmental activity
• enhance NZ tourism
• If a research project, does it meet the research priority of non-fossil fuels, reduced impact of exotic pest species, restore native habitat or reduce impact of tourism.
• feature the Trust as a main sponsor or signatory sponsor