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Department of Conservation
Government Agency
Department of Conservation supports New Zealand organisations through 2 funding programmes listed on Funding Radar.
- Funding range
- $5,000 – $150,000
- Application windows
- 2 rolling, 0 dated
- Regions covered
- Nationwide
Funding focus
Current opportunities
Ngā Whenua Rāhui Fund
Department of Conservation
Open / rolling
Māori
Nationwide
Provides funding to protect indigenous ecosystems on Māori-owned land while preserving te ao Māori cultural values and tino rangatiratanga.
Marae or iwi organisation · Community group
Amount not published
Closes Open / rolling
DOC Community Fund
Department of Conservation
Open / rolling
Environment
Nationwide
Direct contestable funding to support community-led conservation projects that restore and protect native biodiversity across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Charity · Community group · School or kura
Up to $150,000 per project
Closes Open / rolling
Application tips
- Align your project directly with local DOC regional conservation priorities and demonstrate clear, measurable biodiversity outcomes.
- Contact the Ngā Whenua Rāhui secretariat early to discuss land tenure and legal covenants before submitting a full proposal.
- Ensure your application highlights both ecological significance and the spiritual or cultural connection of whānau and hapū to the land.
- Show evidence of strong community involvement and long-term sustainability beyond the immediate funding period.