Funding

Getting funding for your project

There are many organisations that provide funding for biodiversity and conservation projects. Closing dates for applications are throughout the year, and due dates are regularly advertised in the Biodiversity HB Newsletter, emails to members (“join us and receive the newsletter directly to your inbox!”) and on our Facebook page.

We can help community groups through focusing and editing funding applications, project management, and managing project funds if your group is not a legal entity. Email Belinda on community@biodiversityhb.nz if you have any questions. 

Where do I find funders?

The two funding portals below offer a comprehensive list of funds available, of which some of the more popular ones have been grouped for schools, private landowners and the general community at the bottom of this page. 

• Generosity New Zealand is a portal that provides a comprehensive list of organisations that provide funding for groups and individuals. It is a subscription-based service, however you can access it for free at Hawke's Bay public libraries. 
• Funding HQ is another subscription-based funding portal, which provides a self-directed online platform to give you coaching, templates, tips, tools and resources for gaining funding.

We also have our own Biodiversity Hawke's Bay Environmental Enhancement contestable fund which will be opening shortly, so watch this space and our social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.  

List of funders

Please contact the funders directly for advice and support.