Selection process and obligations

Selection process

Projects will be assessed by a panel of Environment Canterbury representatives on how well they meet the above criteria.

As there is a limited amount of funding available, eligibility does not ensure that funding will be granted.

As part of the assessment, consideration will be given to proportionate distribution of funding across the region, and the contributions of our funding partners.

Obligations

Successful applicants will need to meet these obligations:

  1. A representative of your school will need to sign a grant agreement.
  2. You will need to ensure you have adequate health and safety plans in place if necessary. You may be required to submit a copy of your health and safety plan (on request only).
  3. You will be required to submit a simple report on the completion of your project, or by 5 December 2025 (whichever is sooner) to show how your project is progressing and how your grant money has been spent. We will provide guidance on this.
  4. By accepting funding, you grant permission for Environment Canterbury and Enviroschools to publicly promote your project including online, in print and in the media.
  5. We expect schools to publicly acknowledge the support of Enviroschools, Environment Canterbury and your Territorial Authority when promoting your project (i.e., in newsletters, signage, media releases etc.,)
  6. We expect schools to communicate with their Enviroschools Facilitator who will be able to help make sure your project is successful and contributes to your school’s Enviroschools Vision.
Need help? For support or feedback on this pilot fund, contact your Enviroschools facilitator or email Kimberley.forbes@ecan.govt.nz.