Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF)
The 2009 funding round has now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application form. To view your online application form login here. To enlist on the 2010 EIF funding round information database please email the EIF Co-ordinator Courtney Gallen.
What is EIF?
The EIF was established by the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) in 1999 to support individuals and groups to improve and care for the region's natural, cultural and physical environments.
Around $500,000 is available annually to support projects across the Auckland region and about 250 applications are received each year. The EIF is an umbrella for other funds including the Honda TreeFund.
Since the first funding round in February 2000, the ARC has given 1254 grants worth $3.1 million to community projects.
To be eligible for funding your project has to be consistent with the EIF vision and purpose and fit at least one of the funding outcomes.
Vision
The Environmental Initiatives Fund supports Aucklanders to be actively engaged in the enhancement and conservation of important local environments and heritage.
Purpose
EIF provides funding, practical support and advice to members of the community to help them protect and enhance their local environment and heritage.
Funding outcomes and priorities
EIF funding is allocated under four outcome areas. Each outcome has identified priorities. This means projects fitting these priorities are more likely to be funded. If your project falls outside of the priorities but fits one of the funding outcomes you are still eligible to apply.
EIF is kindly supported by the Honda TreeFund:
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