ECO Fund (Environment Community Otago Funding)

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from orc.govt.nz · eco fund unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Applications for the 2026 ECO Fund have closed

Amount

Up to $150,000 NZD

Maximum per project depends on funding category: up to $50,000 for the general category, $50,000 to $150,000 for scaling-up biodiversity.

$306,600 $50,000-$150,000 General (on-ground, education and projects enabling conservation) To protect and enhance Otago's environment. To enable community-led environmental activities. $306,600 Up to $50,000

Where

Otago: New Zealand

Project must be located in Otago.

Who can apply

NGOs, Community groups and Indigenous organisations

Registered charitable trusts Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Resident and ratepayer groups No Yes No Yes No Yes Unincorporated groups No Yes No Yes No Yes Iwi / hapū

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

16 March 2026: ECO Fund round opens 19 April 2026: ECO Fund round closes

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Community conservation and Natural regeneration

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read