Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) - Pūtea Hapori Urupare Āhuarangi - Community Climate Response Fund
Simple applicationManawatu-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons)
Supports community efforts to build resilience to climate change and transition to a sustainable carbon-neutral regional economy by 2050.
Upcoming rounds
Pūtea Hapori Urupare Āhuarangi - Community Climate Response Fund
Open now23 Mar 2026
1 May 2026
Annual initiative with applications open from Monday 23 March to Friday 1 May 2026.
Grant Range
No limit on funding per project
What they fund
Who can apply
What they won't fund
What they care about
Supporting and encouraging community efforts to build resilience to the effects of climate change, or supporting the transition to a sustainable carbon-neutral regional economy by 2050.
Common mistakes to avoid
Projects not aligned with Horizons' climate change objectives or without clear community benefits may be rejected.
What makes a strong application
Projects that incorporate mātauranga Māori and demonstrate strong community leadership are likely to be successful.
Application structure
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are welcome from non-profit organisations (or individuals partnering with them) that have community-led projects aligning with Horizons' climate change objectives.
Project Requirements
Projects must build resilience to climate change effects, support a sustainable carbon-neutral economy, be completed within 12 months, and be one-off or multi-year projects.