Jobs for Nature Community Conservation Fund (New Zealand)

Deadline: 16-Feb-21

The Department of Conservation/Te Papa Atawhai is offering Jobs for Nature Community Conservation Fund to community-led restoration projects on public and private land that create jobs.

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The Jobs for Nature Community Conservation Fund is a one-off fund of $16 million available for practical projects aimed at restoring New Zealand’s indigenous biodiversity.

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Funding Information

You can apply for grants of between $300,000 and $700,000 (in total) if you have a project that creates temporary employment for up to 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria

You can only apply to the Jobs for Nature Community Conservation Fund if you meet the eligibility criteria:

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Your project supports employment (new or existing). You must pay at least the living wage of $22.10 per hour.
Your proposed work and employment is additional to, or can accelerate, what would have occurred anyway.
Your application is for a practical on-the-ground project focused on restoring indigenous biodiversity.
Your project is community-led (eg led by not-for-profit organisations, whanau/hapu/iwi groups, conservation trusts, private landowners). Government departments and local authorities cannot apply.
You have a track record of delivering on-the-ground biodiversity projects.
Your project will be funded for up to 3 years.
Total funding requested is between $300,000 and $700,000.
You are a legal entity able to enter into a funding agreement with DOC.
How To Apply

Check your project is eligible for funding
Review the eligibility criteria and the Guide for applicants.
Prepare your application: If you are eligible, you will need to prepare the documents before submitting your application.
Project application form – Sections D to F (DOC, 662K);
Project location map (optional).
Note: Letters of support will not be accepted.
Submit your application: Applications to the fund can only be submitted between 14 January 2021 and 1 pm 16 February 2021. You will be informed of decisions in March 2021.
Apply online: Submit your application online. You’ll need a modern browser like Chrome (not Internet Explorer). Be ready to complete the application in one go.
Apply by email: If you have problems with the online application you can apply by email.
Complete the Full project application form (DOC, 713K).
Email with the name of your organisation in the subject line.
For more information, visit https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/funding/jobs-for-nature-community-conservation-fund/