Predator Free Communities Funding

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from predatorfreenz.org · predator free communities funding 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.

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

Amount

$1,000 to $5,000 NZD

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

Where

New Zealand

we select outstanding predator free backyard communities from around New Zealand

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.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Funding rounds are generally in March/April and July/August

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Species conservation, Urban nature and Community conservation

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

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

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.

From the builders of this site: Restoration Scope makes software for reporting to funders like this one.