Dates
- Wed 17 Mar 2027 2026/27 round 2. Opens 3 February 2027. Decision by 12 May 2027. Dates are indicative. Add to calendar (.ics)Add to Google Calendar
What it funds
- Conservation in the Pacific
- Cultural heritage
- Sustainable development
- Goodwill projects
What it will not fund
Not published.
Good to know
Work must benefit the Pacific; NZ groups can apply. Next round opens 3 February 2027.
Two rounds a year (August to September and February to March); EOIs shortlisted then invited to full request.
Checklist
What Pacific Development & Conservation Trust says you need:
Common things funders ask for, worth having ready:
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Sources
What we relied on, in the funder's own words.
(round 2)3 February 2027 17 March 2027 12 May 2027
communitymatters.govt.nz/important-dia-funding-dates · read 17 October 2026Citizens or organisations from these places in the Pacific may put in a request for funding:
communitymatters.govt.nz/pacific-development-and-conservation-trust-2 · read 17 October 2026The Trust provides grants for a range of conservation, cultural heritage, development and goodwill projects and activities in the Pacific.
communitymatters.govt.nz/pacific-development-and-conservation-trust-2 · read 17 October 2026Grants range from $2,000 to $50,000 NZD.
communitymatters.govt.nz/pacific-development-and-conservation-trust-2 · read 17 October 2026You will also need to send in a referees report.
communitymatters.govt.nz/pacific-development-and-conservation-trust-2 · read 17 October 2026
Report a mistake
Spot something wrong? Reporting opens when the site launches. Until then, check the funder's own page linked above.