We’re here to help community groups, rūnanga, and organisations take action for Waitaha Canterbury's environment.
Waitaha Action to Impact Fund (WAI Fund)
The WAI Fund supports community-led environmental projects that build awareness, empower volunteers, and create positive action across Waitaha Canterbury.
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Biodiversity Fund
The CWMS Action Plan Fund supports practical projects that protect freshwater, restore habitats, and strengthen local water stewardship across Waitaha Canterbury.
We’re here to help community groups, rūnanga, and organisations take action for Waitaha Canterbury's environment.
Waitaha Action to Impact Fund (WAI Fund)
The WAI Fund supports community-led environmental projects that build awareness, empower volunteers, and create positive action across Waitaha Canterbury.
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Biodiversity Fund
The CWMS Action Plan Fund supports practical projects that protect freshwater, restore habitats, and strengthen local water stewardship across Waitaha Canterbury.
Please submit one application per project. You may apply to multiple funds for the same project if you meet each fund’s eligibility criteria. If applying to more than one fund, clearly indicate whether you are requesting funding for separate project components or asking the funds to consider supporting the same component. If you have more than one projectyou'd like funding for, you'll need to complete a separate application for each project.
Applications are open from Tuesday 1 September 2026 and close at 11:59pm on Monday 12 October 2026.
To save your application as you go, make sure you've either logged in, or create an account. This means you won't have to do it all in one go!
If you would like a hard copy of the application form, please email haveyoursay@ecan.govt.nz
