Environment Enhancement Fund

The Environment Enhancement Fund is a contestable fund which provides grants of up to $5,000 to individuals and groups working to protect and enhance Canterbury's indigenous biodiversity. The Fund can also be applied to for recognition of past work. The fund is open from 1 June to 31 August each year and funding is announced that December.

 Download the application form  192kb and post it in to us. 

If you are interested in applying for recognition only, please email Phil McGuigan or phone 0800 EC INFO (0800 324 636) during business hours.

Click here for information about the funding process:

• Funding criteria
• Funding available
• Who can apply?
• When can I apply?
• How do I apply?
• What types of projects are eligible for funding?
• What sorts of things can be funded?

How is my application assessed?

• Characteristics of a successful application
• Can I get advice to help with my application?
• How am I notified of the outcome of my application?

Previous successful applicants

Terms and conditions of the fund