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Introduction
Find out about funding sources for community groups and landowners.
Ngā Whenua Rāhui
The Ngā Whenua Rāhui funding programme offers two funds to protect the natural integrity of Māori land and preserve mātauranga Māori.
DOC Community Fund – Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori
The DOC Community Fund supports community-led conservation projects on public and private land.
Nature Heritage Fund
This fund helps private landowners, local government, community groups, and others permanently protect high value ecosystems.
Other funding organisations
Links to national organisations who provide funding and grants for community conservation groups.