Dates
- Wed 15 Sep 2027est. 2027 round. Open once a year, 15 August to 15 September.. Estimated from the funder's stated rule. Add to calendar (.ics)Add to Google Calendar
What it funds
- Community conservation and habitat restoration
- Environmental education for young people
- Mātauranga Māori
What it will not fund
- Individuals
- For-profit organisations
- Government agencies
Good to know
Once a year, mid-August to mid-September. Projects that involve young people and hapū or iwi score best.
One round a year, open 15 August to 15 September.
Checklist
What WWF Community Conservation 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.
Applications open from 15 August-15 September
wwf.org.nz/community-conservation-and-education-fund · read 17 October 2026The Fund is targeted at local community and educational conservation groups based and working in Aotearoa New Zealand.
wwf.org.nz/community-conservation-and-education-fund · read 17 October 2026We do not fund individuals, for-profit organisations, Government authorities, Government agencies or overseas organisations.
wwf.org.nz/community-conservation-and-education-fund · read 17 October 2026A maximum of NZ$15,000, for a funding period of one year.
wwf.org.nz/community-conservation-and-education-fund · read 17 October 2026Restore native habitats, especially those with threatened indigenous species
wwf.org.nz/community-conservation-and-education-fund · read 17 October 2026Applications open from 15 August-15 September
wwf.org.nz/community-conservation-and-education-fund · 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.