Managing projects
Some of the biggest challenges with any project are managing people and money. This page provides resources and links to help projects become socially and financially sustainable.
Managing people and processes
Habitat Protection Fund Project Monitoring Toolkit
Includes time sheets and other forms to help keep track of grants, partners, etc.
Funding sources
Biodiversity Advice and Condition Funds
The condition and advice funds are a government initiative to enhance management of indigenous biodiversity outside public conservation lands.
Environmental funding for community groups
A handbook produced by Auckland Regional Council that lists known sources of environmental funding available for projects in the Auckland region.
Fundview
Subscription based information about funding for voluntary organisations
from government, local authorities, statutory and philanthropic trusts, gaming trusts and some service organisations. Free access is available at many public places.
The Habitat Protection Fund is now accepting applications from 10 March 2010. The closing date for applications is 19 May 2010.
The Habitat Protection Fund is supported by the Tindall Foundation and is aimed at community-led conservation and restoration groups that are protecting and restoring habitats across New Zealand. More information on the Fund’s criteria and priorities is available on our website and in the Guides to Funding. I would be grateful if you can make this information available in your literature and on your website, and inform groups that you work with who meet the HPF’s funding criteria. If you are a funding agency you may consider signposting groups that apply to you to the Habitat Protection Fund for matched funding or if they don’t fully meet your criteria.
Applicants wishing to apply to the Fund should first read the Guidelines to decide if their project is eligible. Groups wishing to apply for funding need to complete a Preliminary Assessment Form (available from our website). We will use this form to assess whether the group and project meet the Fund’s criteria. We will then contact groups directly to invite them to apply and to complete a full Application Form.
WWF-New Zealand has made some changes to the Habitat Protection Fund. The HPF is now split into two funds:
- The HPF Development Fund – This fund is aimed at building the capacity of new and small community based groups who don’t yet have the experience to apply for larger amounts. This fund is designed to help you build your group’ s ability to take on bigger projects. It offers one-off Grants of between $500 - $5000.
- The HPF Projects Fund – This fund is aimed at community-led groups with more experience and a track record of delivering on-the-ground conservation and restoration projects on a larger scale. It offers grants of between $1000 - $20,000 per year for up to three years (maximum of $60,000).
The Fund will re-open again in July with the closing date for the next round being 01 October 2010.
Publications
Buchan, D. 2007. Not Just Trees in the Ground:
The Social and Economic Benefi ts of Community-led Conservation Projects. WWF-New Zealand, Wellington.
http://www.wwf.org.nz/index.php/about_us/publications/entry/not_just_trees_in_the_groundthe_social_and_economic_benefits_of_community_l/
Campbell-Hunt, D. 2002: Developing a sanctuary: The Karori experience. Victoria Link.
Wilson, C.H. 2005: Developing effective partnerships between the Department of Conservation and community groups. Science for Conservation 248. Department of Conservation, Wellington. 54p.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/SfC248.pdf [259 KB]