The Purpose of the Fund

ENM is the environment hub for the Manawatū River catchment, connecting and inspiring communities to take environmental action. Understanding that all life is part of a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem, our vision is that the ecological and human communities in the Manawatū River catchment, are living in harmony. We provide sector leadership, build capacity and capability, and create community.

ENM administers the Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF).  This provides grants for community projects that lead to better outcomes for our environment within the Manawatū River catchment which encompasses the tributaries of the Manawatū River and surrounding areas from the source to the sea. We support initiatives that:

• Enhance community wellbeing by improving food resilience, food security and food sovereignty.
• Protect and enhance biodiversity, and freshwater quality. Initiatives that enhance the mauri of the Manawatū River catchment.
• Contribute to a circular economy through minimising waste and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources.
• Take climate action to mitigate climate change mitigation and adaptation.