Environmental Initiatives Fund

The Environmental Initiatives Fund is made possible through the support of Palmerston North City Council and Eastern and Central Community Trust.
ENM administers the Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF).

This provides grants for community projects that lead to better outcomes for our environment within the Manawatū River catchment.

Area we cover:

The project must be within the Manawatū River catchment and surrounding areas from the river’s source to the sea. This includes Palmerston North, Manawatū, and most of Horowhenua and Tararua. Using this map, put your project address into the search to demonstrate how your project fits within the Manawatū catchment (shown as "parent catchment" on the map).

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We support initiatives that:

Enhance community wellbeing by improving food resilience, food security and food sovereignty.

Protect and enhance biodiversity, and freshwater quality. Initiatives that enhance the mauri of the Manawatū River catchment.

Contribute to a circular economy through minimising waste and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources.

Take climate action to mitigate climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Before you submit an application, it is advisable to read the grant guidelines. These outline the priorities and eligibility for funding, as well as the criteria against which applications will be assessed.

Grant Guidelines and FAQs

Small Grants

Applications for small grants (up to $1000) can be made by individuals and organisations at any time. The application form is concise and quick, and can be accessed here

Apply Here Guidelines and FAQs

Clicking "Apply Here" will open a new tab to the funding portal hosted by PNCC. You’ll need to sign in or create an account to submit your application. Click here if you need some guidance on how to use the portal.

Here are some further links which may be helpful to develop your application:

Health and Safety for your next event

Funding resources

Funding tips

PNCC Funding