Funding
Supporting projects which foster and enhance the ecological resources in the Lake Taupō and Waikato River Catchment.
How we help
At Regen Waikato, we assist organisations, agencies and individuals with projects that protect and restore the Lake Taupō and Waikato River Catchment. Below you'll find everything you need to apply for your project funding.
Who can apply
Anyone can apply to the Trust for funding. Grants will be made for charitable purposes only. Projects will not be funded if they have already been completed.
Applications for funding will require a statement from a referee.
Application deadline
Applications must be received by 31 March of each year. Applicants will be advised on the outcome of their application as soon as possible.
Applicants may be required to present their application, in person, to Regen Waikato.
Guidelines
The following link provides guidelines on how to apply. Before applying for funding, please read the guidelines here
How to apply
All applications for funding are to be made on the Regen Waikato Application Form.
Find the application here
Please fill in application form. Hand written or electronic are both acceptable.
Once complete please either email it to enquiries@regenwaikato.org.nz or Larnie.Chrystall@mercury.co.nz or post to: Trust Secretary, Regen Waikato, PO Box 445, Hamilton
What we do fund
Regen Waikato will fund projects that achieve its goals and will generally give priority to funding projects which:
are cost effective
focus on ecological deliverables, i.e. practical projects that protect, manage and enhance the natural and physical environment of the Lake Taupō and Waikato River Catchment.
have a high degree of community support
show clear evidence of wider and sustainable ecological benefits over time
are not fully funded by Regen Waikato (i.e. have contributions from other sources, which could include “in kind” actions)
raise environmental awareness and/or increase environmental knowledge
Projects that have been funded in the past include:
wetland, stream and riparian restoration
restoration of shallow lakes and peat lakes
pest animal control and monitoring
weed control and planting
environmental education projects
projects that benefit sports fishery, game bird populations, and indigenous species
What we don’t fund
Regen Waikato will not generally fund:
activities which are outside the Lake Taupō and Waikato River Catchment
activities which Regen Waikato considers are priority responsibilities or obligations of other agencies
overseas travel or conference expenses
administration expenses
completed or retrospective projects
repayment of loans or meeting loan repayments
activities that result in direct personal or economic gain
purchase of large capital items of equipment (e.g. trailers, chainsaws, vehicles etc)
activities or work that is required as a condition of a resource consent or district council subdivision consent
Based in Hamilton, we fund projects that protect and improve the Lake Taupō and Waikato River Catchment.
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