# Predator Free Communities Funding

From Predator Free NZ Trust (with Simplicity Foundation). 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, as of 2 November 2026: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round.
- How to apply: Apply directly
- Amount: $1,000 to $5,000 NZD
- Who can apply: Community groups
- Where: New Zealand
- Rounds: Fixed rounds with deadlines
- Co-funding required: Not found on the pages we read
- Restoration approach (our classification): Species conservation, Urban nature 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/predator-free-communities-funding/
- Funder’s programme page: https://predatorfreenz.org/about-us/predator-free-new-zealand-trust/predator-free-communities-funding/

Summary in naturefunding.org’s own words: Funding for neighbourhood backyard trapping groups in New Zealand towns and suburbs to buy approved traps, monitoring gear and building supplies, plus volunteer engagement costs. No charity status needed.

## The facts, in the funder’s words

**Predator Free Communities Funding, how to apply:** Apply directly. When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

> “we select outstanding predator free backyard communities from around New Zealand and give them funding for trapping equipment.”

Source: https://predatorfreenz.org/about-us/predator-free-new-zealand-trust/predator-free-communities-funding/, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/#access

**Predator Free Communities Funding, amount:** $1,000 to $5,000 NZD

> “Funded groups receive between $1,000 and $5,000 based on need and size of the community.”

Source: https://predatorfreenz.org/about-us/predator-free-new-zealand-trust/predator-free-communities-funding/, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/#amount

**Predator Free Communities Funding, where:** New Zealand

> “we select outstanding predator free backyard communities from around New Zealand”

Source: https://predatorfreenz.org/about-us/predator-free-new-zealand-trust/predator-free-communities-funding/, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/#geography

**Predator Free Communities Funding, who can apply:** Community groups

> “Any community with a plan to control predators in residential backyards throughout their suburb or town can apply for funding. You don't need to be a registered charity or conservation organisation.”

Source: https://predatorfreenz.org/about-us/predator-free-new-zealand-trust/predator-free-communities-funding/, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/#applicant_types

**Predator Free Communities Funding, rounds:** Fixed rounds with deadlines

> “Funding rounds are generally in March/April and July/August”

Source: https://predatorfreenz.org/about-us/predator-free-new-zealand-trust/predator-free-communities-funding/, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/#window

**Predator Free Communities Funding, co-funding required:** Not found on the pages we read
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/#co_finance_required

## The call

### Current round

Call page: https://predatorfreenz.org/about-us/predator-free-new-zealand-trust/predator-free-communities-funding/

**Predator Free Communities Funding, Current round, status:** Closed

> “Funding is currently closed Funding rounds are generally in March/April and July/August”

Source: https://predatorfreenz.org/about-us/predator-free-new-zealand-trust/predator-free-communities-funding/, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/#call-current-status

**Predator Free Communities Funding, Current round, dates each year:** Rounds are generally in March/April and July/August each year.

> “Funding rounds are generally in March/April and July/August”

Source: https://predatorfreenz.org/about-us/predator-free-new-zealand-trust/predator-free-communities-funding/, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/#call-current-recurring

## What the funder asks grantees to report

**Predator Free Communities Funding, reporting:** A brief progress report is required, and funding should be used within 12 to 18 months.

> “A brief progress report is required. Allocated funding should be used within 12-18 months.”

Source: https://predatorfreenz.org/about-us/predator-free-new-zealand-trust/predator-free-communities-funding/, checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/#reporting

## How to cite

naturefunding.org, “Predator Free Communities Funding”, checked 2 November 2026, https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/. 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+Predator+Free+Communities+Funding&body=Listing%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fnaturefunding.org%2Fp%2Fpredator-free-communities-funding%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+Predator+Free+Communities+Funding&body=Listing%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fnaturefunding.org%2Fp%2Fpredator-free-communities-funding%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