Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF)

Application assessment criteria

All applications will be assessed and scored against the following criteria:

1) Environmental impact and benefit

• The type of environmental (natural, cultural and physical) impact and benefit the project will produce.
• The extent to which the proposal directly promotes, enhances or protects the environment or cultural heritage.
• The type and significance of the environment or heritage involved.
• The extent to which the project impacts on the efficiency of land, water and/or energy usage.

2) Feasibility and likelihood of success

• The project is practical and feasible.
• The project is likely to be successfully completed, based on the activities and timeframes listed in the application.

3) Community involvement and participation

• The extent of community involvement in driving the project.
• The extent of community participation in the project.

4) Community awareness raising and education

• The extent to which the project is likely to raise community awareness, understanding of environmental and heritage issues and practices.
• The extent of a community education component.

5) The proposal reflects good practice

• The extent to which the project reflects good practice.
• The ability of the project to develop and trial new and/or proven methods.

6) Long term benefits

• The extent to which the project has a long term (rather than short term) benefit.

7) Recognising Maori perspectives

• The extent to which the project values and celebrates Ao Maori perspectives (Maori world view, culture and values).

It is not necessary for your project to meet all the assessment criteria. Projects that do not involve community, for example, will still be considered favourably where there are significant environmental or heritage benefits.