Enviroschool funding opportunities in Taranaki

This page provides a list of funds and grants your School or ECE Centre can apply for. The top table contains funds accessible across the region.

See also the sustainability themed fundraisers, fundraising events & more at the end of the document.

Please note that the * indicates the approximate date based on previous years but we recommend checking the website link for updated information.

Regionally

Website link for fund / Due date / Funding available for: / Amount
Bayer Primary School Science Fund / April & Nov / Support to Primary schools to enhance an existing, or kick-start a new, environmental science education and ‘Nature of Science’ teaching andlearning programme. / Up to a maximum of $2000 (ex GST)
Biodiversity Condition Fund & Biodiversity Advice Fund
/ To improve vegetation, wetlands & habitats of native fish, birds & other species on private land.
BOC Where There’s Water
/ May / These grants provide funding to schools & community groups to assist with projects that protect, enhance & manage existing natural waterways in their local area. The grants programme is funded by BOC & administered by Water New Zealand. / $1000 - $5000
Canon Environmental Grants / August * / Education Award: An environmental project being run by a kindergarten, primary or secondary school or tertiary organisation / $5000 worth of Canon products
Creative Communities Grants / Various / Most councils have Creative Communities Grants that could support environmentally themed murals, pou whenua or exhibitions.
Contact your local council. / Varies
The Community Environment Fund
/ This is designed to help you make a positive difference to the environment. It funds projects that support partnership between parties & increase community-based advice, educational opportunities & public awareness on environmental issues. / Minimum of $10,000, maximum of $300,000 for a 3 year project
The Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) / This is a community driven fund that provides grants to con-profit community organisation that deliver community based social services.
Conservation Innovation Fund
we do/community funding/conservation innovation fund/ / To projects that demonstrate innovation & those which are potentially replicable in other projects. / Up to $10,000 p/a
The Fonterra Grass Roots Fund / 31 March
31 August / For community initiatives falling into one of the following three focus areas: bringing communities together; caring for the environment; making our communities safer. / $500 - $5000
The Grassroots Trust / Monthly / Different to the Fonterra Grassroots Fund above. This provides funding across the sport, education & community sectors. Their aim is to provide local funding to local communities.
Habitat Protection Fund WWF
we do/community funding/habitat protection fund/ / For local community conseration groups based & working in NZ engaged in hands-on ecological restoration or conservation.
The Harcourts Foundation / This fund based on profits from the Harcourts Real Estates funds projects & initiatives designed to benefit as many people as possible. They aim to provide support that helps, grows & enriches their communities.
Honda Tree Fund / Anytime / Funded native trees
JS Watson Trust / See website / Administered by Forest & Bird, applications are invited from individuals or conservation groups for financial assistance for conservation or restoration projects that include the conservation of plants & animals & natural features of New Zealand; the advancement of knowledge in these matters through research, literary contribution, essay or articles; general education of the public to give them a love & understanding of the world in which they live. / Up to $5000
Kids restore New Zealand / Anytime / This project is an initiative of the Air New Zealand Environmental Trust. It provides funding for schools to work with their community, identify a real environmental need & take action.
Keep NZ Beautiful – Wall Worthy Competition / 31 March / Receive everything you need topaint a mural that represents your local community and environment. / $750 worth of Resene vouchers, Paint NZ Beautiful t-shirts, hats and more!
The Lion Foundation
/ Anytime / The Lion Foundation funds area available for charitable, philanthropic or cultural purpose that benefits the local community.
Lottery Grants
/ Are available for different types of projects & services. See the website for more information.
The Lottery World War One Commemorations, Environment & Heritage Committee / Makes grants to not-for-profit organisations to foster the conservation, preservation & promotion of New Zealand’s natural, physical & cultural heritage.
The Mazda Foundation Grants / 31 Mar
30 June
30 Sept / For projects promoting the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment and / or projects that promote the advancement of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels of the community. / Varies but generally less than $5000
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT)
/ Anytime / Supports sports, rescue & lifesaving services, arts, community groups & education
O-I New Zealand Glass Environmental Fund / Expressions of Interest:31 March.
Application Due: 31 May / The fund encourages schools to implement sustainability projects that help to develop students’ skills in identifying, investigating and finding solutions to environmental issues. / range from $250 – $10,000
Sir Peter Blake Trust / Aims to help New Zealanders make a positive difference for the planet through activities that encourage environmental awareness & action, & leadership development. The Trust wants to carry on Sir Peter’s work & keep his spirit & values alive for future generations.
Project Crimson / March / Works with organisations, communities & individuals & assists with funding & trees for local projects. See more below.
Treemendous School Makeovers – Project Crimson and The Mazda Foundation / -encouraging environmental education in schools and teaching children about the importance of environmental initiatives. The programme is made available for five primary and intermediate schools annually.
- Use this guideto help with making your application and read this story tofind out about Naenae Primary School's Treemendous makeover in 2014. / Not a cash grant, involves the development and installation of a detailed planting plan at the successful schools’ grounds.
Ron D & EA Greenwood Environmental Trust / Assists preservation & protection of the natural environment of New Zealand.
The Royal Society of New Zealand / Provides student award schemes & teacher fellowships that suppot the science & technology curriculum.
The Tindall Foundation
/ Anytime / Contributes to organisations & community groups supporting them in their work to build a strong & prosperous New Zealand. Enviroschools has had a long relationship with the Tindall Foundation.
Transpower Neighbourhood Engineers Award / This is supported by IPENZ (Institute of Professional Engineers) & links engineers with schools to tackle projects that relate to the technology curriculum. Your school can use the NEA website to request help in finding an engineer to assist students with a project.
Unisys Kidz Connect
/ Is designed to support connectivity & innovation amongst primary & intermediate children. Under the programme, 20 teachers will each receive a $1,000 cash grant to spend on a programme or project of their choice for the for the benefit of children in their class. The programme is open to all registered teachers working in New Zealand’s state, integrated & private primary & intermediate schools (Year 1 – 8), of any decile & location.
fund.asp / Tools, herbicides, mulcer hire, greenwaste disposal & promotional activities within communities to get Weedbusters groups off the ground
WWF and The Tindall Foundation Environmental Education Action Fund / 15 March
* July / For school and community projects where students, as part of their learning, are taking hands-on action to address an environmental issue.
(Not for awareness, landscaping/ground maintenance, eco/enviro center buildings, overseas travel, research projects or government authorities.) / Up to $8,000
Waste Minimisation Funds / Various / Many Councilsoffer grants for WasteMinimisation projects. Check your council’s website / various
Weedbusters Small Scale Initiative Fund / Anytime
Yates Cool Greenie School / Ongoing to coincide with the seasons / Gardening action / A Yates hamper worth $500.

Sustainability Themed Fundraisers

Bamboo toothbrushes

EcoStore
/ Soaps in your name can be sold & your school/centre can get a percentage or amount per item sold.
Honeywraps – food wraps / HOW IT WORKS
Schoolwould buy a box of 25, 50 or 100Honeywrapsat the wholesale price and then sell these to students/families making up to $3.50 (29%) profit perHoneywrap(the bigger the box size the bigger the profit you make).
This is for the medium sizedHoneywrap(27cmx31cm) the perfect size for wrapping a sandwich.
BOX SIZE YOU PAY YOU SELL FOR YOU GET PROFIT
25 Honeywraps $225 ($9.00 per wrap) $12 each $75
50 Honeywraps $425 ($8.50 per wrap) $12 each $175
100Honeywraps $800 ($8.00 per wrap) $12 each $400
These prices include GST.
There are different options for how to sell the honeywraps. Some schools use their eco-warriors to sell honeywraps, other schools have them at their school office. One school secured council grants to giveHoneywrapsto all new students, a fab idea.Honeywrapsare often used aswaste freelunch prizes.
*If you would prefer not to sellHoneywrapsas a fundraiser this is also a great opportunity to purchaseHoneywrapsat a discounted price for your students which will help encourage waste-free lunches.
Ideal cups
MunchNZ
/ They do a wide range of sustainable products from food wraps & packaging to lunch boxes & jewellery.

Sustainable Pencils
or / Sustainable pencils

Reusable produce bags bags
or / Reusable bags for fruit & veges
Seedy Schools Fundraiser Programme / Kings Seeds will sell packets of seeds to your school at a discounted price. You sell the seeds to the community at the retail price and keep the difference – it equates to a profit of between $1.60 - $2.45 per packet of seeds sold!

Other Fundraising Opportunities

-Spring Bulbs

-Recipe Books (families are invited to submit their favourite recipes, or create a recipe book from your own creations)

-Calendars & tea towels from the local community or childrens own work

-Cards from children artwork

-Worm wees (from the school/centre worm farm)

-Vegetable & flower seeds (collected from the school/centre garden)

-Soap

-Sandwich wraps (make your own from fabric & beeswax)

-Regular healthy in-school/centre fundraisers: Hamburgers (wholemeal bun, salad (bonus if its from the school/centre garden), falafel/meat pattie etc)

-Baked potato (microwave first, foil & chuck on BBQ with toppings available such as grated cheese, salsa, sour cream, coleslaw etc.)

-In season corn on the cob (bonus if it’s from the school/centre garden)

-Freshly popped popcorn

Events as fundraisers

-Bike-a-thon’s & fun runs

-Bingo nights & quiz nights

-A clothing swap evening - a cheap fun event – Gold Coin entry. The idea is that parents/students bring along no longer wanted clothes. A room is set up with clothes in sizes. Parents can donate towards the clothes if they choose (which goes to the school/centre). Even better if you make an evening of it with people bringing plates of nibbles to share & drinks.

-Local art/craft market evening

-An event that also supports the local community/business. Gold coin donation entry. Stall holders set up inside the school/centre. Stall holders pay $10 for a stall. Stall holders can also donate an item for part of a raffle prize.

Other places to start your search:

 – for access to all the search engines you could ever need for funding 

CommunityNet Aotearoa – a hub of online resources to strengthen communities

Givealittle

Fundraiseonline

 Generosity NZ – home of the formally known Breakout & Fundview

Don’t forget your local community – if you need something, just ask.

Lions & Rotary Clubs

Your local Council

Your Enviroschools Facilitator