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.

“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.

 

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

• Environmental Initiatives Fund Guidelines Small Grants
• Applications for small grants (up to $1000) can be made by individuals and organisations at any time.  
• The application form is concise AND QUICK.   
• You can preview the form, fill in and submit at this link: Small Grant application form 2024-25

 

Large Grants closed till next year

• Environmental Initiatives Fund Guidelines Large Grants
• Applications for large grants ($1000 - $12000) can be made by organisations
• You can preview the form, fill in and submit at this link: Large Grant Application form