Waikato Community Conservation Fund

2009 funding round

The funding round closed on 12 October 2009.  Thank you for your applications - groups will be notified of the outcome in due course. 

For appplication criteria see guidelines for applicants 2009 (PDF, 64K)

An application form (MS Word, 97K) can be opened or saved as a MS Word document

For further information, email: jsimmons@doc.govt.nz

Purpose of fund

Murray Davies, Lake Koromatua Care
Group

Funding is available each year for non-profit community groups (existing or proposed) whose purpose is to be involved in a conservation project or activity on public or private land. 

Funding is restricted to projects that occur or will benefit conservation within the boundaries of Waikato Conservancy, with the total amount allocated at any one time to an applicant not exceeding $5000 (including GST).

Projects funded in the past include pest control, plant nurseries, management plans, consultation and risk assessment, interpretation panels, brochures, education kit, kiwi surveys and restoration of a pa site.