DOC Community Fund – Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori – now open to apply!
Applications open from 16 October until 28 November
The DOC Community fund supports community-led conservation projects on public and private land. Community groups, iwi and hapū, as well as private landowners throughout the country, can apply for funding.
- For this funding round, there is $9.2 million available. This fund is always highly contested. For the last funding round, only ~13% of applications were successful.
- The fund will be open for six weeks – 16 October until 5 pm Thursday 28 November 2024.
- The application form and guidance are available here: DOC Community Fund: Apply for funding
- Applications must be submitted through our online portal this year, and applicants will need to set up a RealMe login if they don’t already have one.
Eligibility criteria
Projects must meet all the criteria listed below to be eligible to apply:
- Your project is focused on protecting and restoring threatened species and/ or ecosystems
- The project is community-led (i.e. led by whānau, hapū, iwi, community conservation groups, not-for-profit organisations or umbrella groups.). Government departments and local authorities cannot apply.
- You are seeking funding for up to 3 years
- You are applying for a minimum of $150,000 (excluding GST) – (e.g. $50,000 per year)
Questions?
For funding queries email doccf@doc.govt.nz or phone 0800 86 20 20.