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Te Pūtea Taiao o Waiheke Waiheke Environmental Grant
About the Waiheke Environmental Grant
Waiheke Local Board supports community and landowner projects or activities that:
- preserve and protect our natural environment
- create safe, healthy and connected habitats in priority ecological areas.
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Environment
Grant value
$2000 - $10,000
Outcomes
Our grants programme supports the Waiheke Local Board Plan 2023 in these key areas:
- our people
- our environment
- our facilities and open spaces
- our places
- our economy.
Funding priorities
We welcome applications that show how you would use the grant to achieve the five key areas listed under 'Outcomes'.
We recommend you read the Waiheke Local Board Grants Programme before you apply.
This document describes:
- the key areas and expected outcomes
- the priorities and the objectives you should achieve with your grant
- which activities and projects we will give higher or lower to priority for funding.
How to apply
Applications are open from 3 March to 11 April 2026.
Waiheke Environmental Grant dates
| Grant round | Applications open | Decision due | Activity to start after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant round two | 3 March - 11 April 2026 | 27 May 2026 | 1 June 2026 |
More about the Waiheke Environmental Grant
Successful applicants must submit an accountability report at the end of their project or activity. This is required to show us how the grant was used.
We will not give any future funding to applicants who do not complete this report.
Who can apply
We will accept applications:
- from all landowners and community and environmental groups operating within the Waiheke Local Board area
- for work on private land or public land.
If you are a community group working on council-owned land, email communityfunding@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to let us know. We may supply you with materials or equipment instead of a monetary grant.
Useful information about grants
Read the Waiheke Local Board Grants Programme for full information about the funds provided by the Waiheke Local Board. The programme includes important information about the Environmental Grant on page 4.
Visit What we don't fund to find out what community grants do not cover.
Visit Community Grants Policy and programmes to:
- read the policy and guidelines
- find out about the types of grants available
- get a copy of all local board grant programmes.