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The Environmental Initiatives Fund is made possible through the support of Palmerston North City Council.
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.


Full Fund Guidelines
Before you submit an application, it is advisable to read the grant guidelines. These outline the priorities and elibility for funding, as well as the criteria against which applications will be assessed. The guidelines for each fund can be found at the following links:
Small Grants - open now
- Environmental Initiatives Fund Guidelines Small Grants
- Applications for small grants (up to $1000) can be made by individuals and organisations at any time.
- The application form is concise AND QUICK.
- You can preview the form, fill in and submit at this link: Small Grant application form 2024-25
Large Grants closed till next year
- Environmental Initiatives Fund Guidelines Large Grants
- Applications for large grants ($1000 - $12000) can be made by organisations
- You can preview the form, fill in and submit at this link: Large Grant Application form

Want to find out more about the Fund?
Please click here to access frequently asked questions about the funds
Read stories about grants awarded as part of our 2023 funding.
Read stories about grants awarded as part of our 2024 funding.
Successful Applicants from the 2025 large grant funding round
To find out more about the fund, discuss whether your project idea fits the criteria of the fund, or ask us how to go about applying, please contact Kerry Jaques on 06 355 0126, email admin@enm.org.nz, or drop into the ENM office at 145 Cuba St. PN.
