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Need Funding for your Environmental Project?

  • Do you have an exciting idea for an environmental project for our city?
  • Does your environmental group need funding to increase reach and capacity?
  • Have you got great ideas and vision which could be accelerated with financial support?

All environmental projects and groups are invited to consider applying for the fund; everything from biodiversity projects to community resilience to green urban design may be eligible.

 

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The Purpose of the Fund

The main purpose of the grant is to support community initiatives that align with priorities of both PNCC and ENM to improve environmental outcomes for the city. Grants will be available to projects taking place within Palmerston North's City boundaries. The priorities of the fund for the 2024/25 year are intiatives that:

  1. Community Food Sovereignty

    Initiatives that enhance community wellbeing by improving food resilience, food security and food sovereignty.

  2. Biodiversity Protection and Enhancement.

    Initiatives that protect and enhance biodiversity, and freshwater quality. Initiatives that enhance the mauri of the Manawatū River catchment.

  3. Circular Economy

    Initiatives that contribute to the minimisation of waste and promote the sustainable use of natural resources.

  4. Climate Action

    Initiatives that involve climate change mitigation and adaptation.

 

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“We are excited to add the coordination of the fund to our offerings for the city” 

said ENM coordinator Madz BatachEl at the launch of the fund in February 2021. 

“Sometimes a funding boost can hugely increase the impact and capacity of an environmental project so it’s fantastic to be able to support environmental projects in this way.”

The funding is aimed at initiatives within Palmerston North City Boundaries. Groups outside the city are advised to enquire.

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Full Fund Guidelines

Before you submit an application, it is advisable to read the grant guidelines.  These outline the priorities and elibility for funding, as well as the criteria against which applications will be assessed. The guidelines for each fund can be found at the following links:

 

Small Grants - open now

 

Large Grants next open 30th January

 

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Want to find out more about the Fund?

Please click here to access frequently asked questions about the funds

Read stories about grants awarded as part of our 2023 funding.

Read stories about grants awarded as part of our 2024 funding.

To find out more about the fund, discuss whether your project idea fits the criteria of the fund, or ask us how to go about applying, please contact Kerry Jaques on 06 355 0126, email admin@enm.org.nz, or drop into the ENM office at 145 Cuba St. PN.