All opportunities
Open / rolling
Environment
Nationwide
Government Agency
DOC Community Fund
Department of Conservation
Funding available
Up to $150,000 per project
Closing date
Open / rolling
About this funding
The DOC Community Fund supports community groups, trusts, marae, and whānau working to protect indigenous species and native ecosystems. Funding prioritises practical conservation work, predator control, habitat restoration, and building local community capability in environmental stewardship. Projects must deliver tangible conservation outcomes on public conservation land, private land, or Māori land. Grants typically cover operational costs, materials, specialised advice, and equipment required to sustain long-term ecological restoration.
Who can apply
- Must be a registered legal entity (such as an incorporated society, charitable trust, or iwi authority) or partnered with one
- Project must take place within New Zealand and benefit native biodiversity
- Must demonstrate strong community involvement, clear ecological outcomes, and project management capability
What it funds
- Pest and weed control equipment and operational costs
- Native plant propagation and habitat restoration materials
- Training, project management, and ecological expert advice
Verification
- Last verified
- Verified 8 weeks ago
- Listing status
- Check details with the funder before applying
- Round
- Open year-round
- Closing date
- No fixed closing date
- How to apply
- Open application
Details are read automatically from the funder's website — always confirm before applying.