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Ngā Whenua Rāhui

This funding programme exists to protect the natural integrity of Māori land and preserve mātauranga Māori.

DOC Community Fund – Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori

This fund supports community-led conservation projects on public and private land.

Nature Heritage Fund

This fund helps private landowners, local government, community groups and others protect high value ecosystems.

Wildlife Institutions Relief Fund

This fund supports wildlife institutions impacted by the COVID-19 response. Applications closed 27 July 2020.

Other funding organisations

Links to national organisations who provide funding and grants for community conservation groups.

Hauraki Gulf Cetacean Fund

This fund supports research that focuses on the impact of tourist operations on cetaceans in the Hauraki Gulf.

Previous funding programmes

Find out about previous funding programmes administered by DOC.