Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
This contestable grant All eligible organisations or individuals can apply. Applications are assessed through a transparent and consistent process, with final decisions made publicly. supports community-led conservation projects across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland that:
In 2024 we merged this grant with the Community Coordination and Facilitation (CCF) grant. This single grant programme now funds hands-on environmental work and coordination efforts that align with regional priorities to:
$5000 - $90,000
We recommend you read the Applicant guide to the Regional Environment and Natural Heritage Grant 2025/2026.
The guide explains:
Read 'Schedule three' of the Community Grants Policy to make sure your application complies with the policy.
The policy describes:
We run two types of workshops to help you with your application:
Note: All workshops are held on Microsoft Teams.
Applications are open from 14 November 2025 to 25 January 2026.
We recommend you email pestfree@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz early, before the grant round closes:
| Applications open | Decision due | Project start date |
|---|---|---|
| 14 November 2025 to 25 January 2026 | Late May 2026 | After 1 July 2026 |
We assess all applications received. We may contact you to discuss your application during the assessment period.
We will email you to let you know the result of your application.