Canterbury community environmental funding closes 12 October

Six weeks can go quickly. If your community group has an idea for improving the environment in your local area, there's still time to apply for Environment Canterbury's environmental funding. Applications close at 11.59pm on 12 October 2026.

Funding could help support projects such as:

• restoring streams, wetlands and other waterways
• planting native species and restoring habitat
• protecting indigenous biodiversity
• controlling pests and weeds
• building environmental knowledge and capability
• bringing communities together to take action.

Environmental funding available

• Waitaha Action to Impact Fund: Supporting community-led environmental action across Waitaha Canterbury.
• CWMS Action Plan Fund: Supporting projects that contribute to healthier freshwater and local water stewardship.
• Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Biodiversity Fund: Supporting projects that protect and restore indigenous biodiversity in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.