Northland Regional Council - Tāngata Whenua and Community Catchment Fund

Simple application

Northland Regional Council

Supports tāngata whenua and catchment groups with projects that improve the quality of freshwater in Te Taitokerau.

northland

Upcoming rounds

Expressions of Interest

Open now

Closes today

Opens

1 Dec 2025

Closes

30 Apr 2026

Projects that meet the funding criteria will be reviewed and notified of the outcome in late July 2026.

Grant Range

$40,000 for single-year projects, up to $60,000 split over up to three years for multi-year projects

What they fund

professional servicestechnical workGIS analysis and mappingengagement and awarenesstrainingwater quality monitoringerosion treatmentsnative planting / afforestationwetland enhancement and creationwaterways fencingbiodiversity enhancementriparian plantingweed control for water quality valuesimproved management of fish passages

Who can apply

marae committeehapū trustIwi Authorityconsultant contracted to act on entity’s behalfestablished legal or operational community or catchment group

What they won't fund

Capital expenditure including equipment, wages, building costs, and the purchase of assets (except for fencing materials and water tanks/troughs)Training without a direct freshwater quality link

What they care about

The Tāngata Whenua and Community Catchment Fund supports projects that improve the quality of freshwater in Te Taitokerau.

Writing tips

Use terms like 'tāngata whenua', 'kaitiaki', and 'catchment' accurately as these are central to the fund's purpose and cultural context.

Common mistakes to avoid

Applications that do not meet the funding criteria or lack a clear connection to freshwater quality improvement are less likely to succeed.

What makes a strong application

Projects that demonstrate a strong alignment with the fund's goals, include a significant applicant contribution, and show clear benefits for freshwater quality are more likely to be funded.

Application structure

Expressions of Interest

Submit expressions of interest from December 2025 until 30 April 2026.

Project Details

Projects must be reviewed by a land management advisor before going to the decision-making panel.

Required documents

• Expressions of Interest form

Visit website →Write an application for this funder