The Regional Environment & Natural Heritage (RENH) Grant Programme is a contestable fund supporting community-led conservation and environmental initiatives across Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. Following its 2024 merger with the Community Coordination and Facilitation (CCF) grant, RENH now supports on-the-ground conservation activities and coordination efforts that contribute to regional biodiversity and water quality priorities.
Please read the Applicant Guide to the Regional Environment and Natural Heritage Grant 2025/2026 carefully before proceeding. This guide contains important information about eligibility, RENH priorities, and what you can apply for. It may be helpful to have this document open whilst completing this application form.
We strongly encourage all applicants to talk to a council Conservation Advisor or Healthy Waters Advisor before beginning your application to ensure your project is eligible and aligns with the priorities of this grant programme - even if you have been a grant recipient before.
To get in touch with our advisors, please reach out to us at pestfree@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
All applications must be submitted online using this form. To avoid losing your work, please save your progress regularly—SmartyGrants will log you out after 60 minutes of inactivity. It’s recommended that you click “Save Progress” every 10 to 15 minutes while working on your application.
If you have limited computer access, you can book a one-hour session with a librarian at any Auckland library. Remember to bring all required documents on a memory stick for uploading.
If you are applying on behalf of another group, ensure the group's details are entered as the applicant and nominate the umbrella organisation accordingly.
If you have any questions about completing this form or general questions about RENH, please contact the Auckland Council Senior Grants Advisor, Zee Phakathi (grants@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or via phone 027 256 3659 during business hours, Monday – Friday 8am-4pm).
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