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Ngā Whenua Rāhui

The Ngā Whenua Rāhui funding programme offers two funds to protect the natural integrity of Māori land and preserve mātauranga Māori.

DOC Community Fund – Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori

The DOC Community Fund supports community-led conservation projects on public and private land. The fund is now open for applications.

Nature Heritage Fund

This fund helps private landowners, local government, community groups, and others permanently protect high value ecosystems.

Other funding organisations

Links to national organisations who provide funding and grants for community conservation groups.