Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF)

The 2008 funding round is now closed. The 2009 funding round will open on Monday 27 April and close on Wednesday 8 July. To go on the waiting list for the 2009 funding round please contact the EIF Coordinator 09 366 2000 or eif@arc.govt.nz  

What is EIF?

The EIF was established by the 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 200 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 1130 grants worth $2.6 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.

For other sources of funding go to Environmental Funders

EIF is kindly supported by the Honda TreeFund:

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