Environmental and Heritage

The Auckland Council provides funding, practical support and advice to individuals, community groups, schools, trusts and organisations supporting community-led initiatives that help communities protect and enhance their local environment, and preserve local heritage.

There are a number of sources of funding available to support environmental and heritage projects, including those outlined below. The most appropriate source of funding will depend on the nature of your project and geographic location. To help you decide on the most appropriate source and for assistance with applications please contact our Environmental Funding staff.

The Auckland Council continues to manage environmental and heritage funding formerly provided by legacy councils. These funds include both local and regional funding as follows:

Local funding

Auckland City Cultural Heritage
Auckland City Natural Heritage
Manukau Heritage Item Assistance
Manukau Resource Consent Subsidy
North Shore Heritage Trust
North Shore Scheduled Notable Trees
Rodney Environmental Education
Rodney Heritage Item Assistance
Rodney Natural Heritage
Waitakere Heritage Fund 

Regional funding

Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF)
Regional Resource Consent Subsidy