DOC Community Fund

Department of Conservation

Applications

Closed

Check the official funder page for the next round.

What it supports

Contestable funding for community-led biodiversity restoration projects on public and private land.

Funding

The 2026 funding round has closed. DOC reports NZD 9.2 million was awarded to 20 groups in the 2024/25 cycle; no future round dates are currently stored.

Timing

Opening date not published.

Closing date not published.

Who can apply

Community group, Iwi, Hapū, Private landowner

• Open to: Community group
• Open to: Iwi
• Open to: Hapū
• Open to: Private landowner
• Projects must be community-led conservation work on public or private land.
• The current official page states the fund has closed; consult DOC for a future round.

Geography

Available nationwide.

Areas noted by the funder: Nationwide