Environment grants open in August
Now in its second year, the Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme will open for online applications on 2 August.
This annual grant scheme considers projects that would have fallen under the previous Tui to Town and Greening Marlborough programmes, expanding the funding to additional projects that protect and restore native habitats.
In its first year, $70,000 was allocated to 20 applicants across Marlborough for a variety of projects from pest control to restoring wetland margins.
Last year, we had more fantastic projects than we could fund, so we are pleased to increase the amount available this year to $90,000 for eligible projects. This scheme enables community-led participation to restore and protect native biodiversity in our region, said Councillor David Croad, who is Chair of the sub-committee that administers the grant scheme.
Applications will be available via the Council website from 2 August, and paper applications will not be accepted. Eligible applicants are landowners, businesses and community organisations, and projects can take place on public, private or Māori-owned land.
This year, the funds are still allocated between two subcategories, Habitat Marlborough and Protecting Marlborough. However, the maximum cap on Habitat Marlborough projects has been raised to $10,000, while the $15,000 cap on Protecting Marlborough remains the same.
Successful restoration projects under Habitat Marlborough will focus on planting areas where there is little native vegetation, as well as waterway and wetland margins. Projects under Protecting Marlborough are eligible that control animal and plant pests, which are threatening native wildlife and habitats.
Please see the website for more details on what can and can't be funded, as well as terms and conditions. Applications will close on 31 August at 5.00 pm, with all applicants notified of their outcomes by October.
Go to more information on our Working for Nature/Mahi te Taiao on our web page
Go to more information on Biodiversity on our web page
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