# Valder Conservation Grant

From Forest & Bird (Waikato Branch). Listed on naturefunding.org, a free directory of nature restoration and conservation funding where every fact is read from the funder’s own page or the organisation that runs the programme for it.

- Status, from the check on 2 November 2026: Windows each year: Applications close on 30 September each year.. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now.
- How to apply: Apply directly
- Amount: Usually up to $5,000 NZD
- Who can apply: Individuals and Community groups
- Where: Waikato region: New Zealand
- Rounds: Fixed rounds with deadlines
- Co-funding required: Not found on the pages we read
- Restoration approach (our classification): Species conservation and Community conservation
- Last checked: 2 November 2026. Every quote below was read on or after this day.

How to apply, who can apply and where are our categories, from the funder’s words; the quotes are below.
- Listing: https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/
- Funder’s programme page: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/valder-conservation-grant

Summary in naturefunding.org’s own words: Small annual grants from Forest & Bird for individuals or groups running conservation projects in the Waikato region, such as pest control, monitoring and fencing. Can pay for equipment, travel and consumables.

## The facts, in the funder’s words

**Valder Conservation Grant, how to apply:** Apply directly. When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

> “To apply for the Valder Grant, please download and complete the following application form and email to:”

Source: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/valder-conservation-grant, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/#access

**Valder Conservation Grant, amount:** Usually up to $5,000 NZD

> “Each grant is usually up to $5000 and can be awarded to an individual or a group.”

Source: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/valder-conservation-grant, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/#amount

**Valder Conservation Grant, where:** Waikato region: New Zealand

> “Grants in memory of Lilian Valder are awarded each year for conservation projects based in the Waikato region.”

Source: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/valder-conservation-grant, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/#geography

**Valder Conservation Grant, who can apply:** Individuals and Community groups

> “Each grant is usually up to $5000 and can be awarded to an individual or a group.”

Source: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/valder-conservation-grant, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/#applicant_types

**Valder Conservation Grant, rounds:** Fixed rounds with deadlines

> “Applications close on the 30th of September each year.”

Source: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/valder-conservation-grant, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/#window

**Valder Conservation Grant, co-funding required:** Not found on the pages we read
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/#co_finance_required

## The call

### Annual round

Call page: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/valder-conservation-grant

**Valder Conservation Grant, Annual round, status:** Windows each year; the page doesn’t say if one is open now

> “Applications close on the 30th of September each year.”

Source: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/valder-conservation-grant, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/#call-annual-status

**Valder Conservation Grant, Annual round, dates each year:** Applications close on 30 September each year.

> “Applications close on the 30th of September each year.”

Source: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/valder-conservation-grant, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/#call-annual-recurring

## What the funder asks grantees to report

**Valder Conservation Grant, reporting:** Successful applicants present their results to the Waikato Branch when the research or project is completed.

> “Successful applicants will be required to present their results to the Waikato Branch when their research or project is completed.”

Source: https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/valder-conservation-grant, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/#reporting

## How to cite

naturefunding.org, “Valder Conservation Grant”, checked 2 November 2026, https://naturefunding.org/p/forest-bird-valder-grant/. Data CC BY 4.0. Quotes are the funder’s words; cite the funder’s page for them.

## Something wrong?

Report a problem: https://github.com/Restoration-Scope/rs-naturefunding/issues/new?title=Problem+with+Valder+Conservation+Grant&body=Listing%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fnaturefunding.org%2Fp%2Fforest-bird-valder-grant%2F%0A%0AWhat+is+wrong+%28deadline%2C+amount%2C+eligibility%2C+link%E2%80%A6%29%3F%0A%0A%0AWhere+did+you+see+the+correct+information%3F+A+link+to+the+funder%E2%80%99s+own+page+helps+most.%0A&labels=listing-problem
Funders can correct their listing: https://github.com/Restoration-Scope/rs-naturefunding/issues/new?title=Funder+correction%3A+Valder+Conservation+Grant&body=Listing%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fnaturefunding.org%2Fp%2Fforest-bird-valder-grant%2F%0A%0AYour+name%2C+role+and+organisation%3A%0A%0AWhat+should+change%2C+and+the+page+on+your+website+that+says+so%3A%0A%0AWe+change+a+listing+only+after+confirming+it+on+your+own+website.+Listings+can%E2%80%99t+be+bought.%0A&labels=funder-correction