On-demand 2008/09 (small)
Envirolink Small Advice Grants

This scheme aims to help regional councils apply and utilise existing environmental knowledge.

Small Advice Grants provide expert consultation to eligible regional councils. Councils may apply for a Small Advice Grant at any time, using an on-demand process.

Current funding available

In 2008/09 we are seeking to invest $1.1 million (GST exclusive) in the Envirolink? scheme for Small and Medium Advice Grants.

Councils can apply for up to $5,000 (GST exclusive) in Small Advice Grants.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for a Small Advice Grant, applications must;

• be from one of the nine specified regional councils;
• demonstrate the intention of creating a positive environmental outcome;
• be seeking scientific or technical advice relating to environmental management; and
• not be a routine task for the council.

For more information about eligibility for Small Advice Grants, check out the eligibility criteria for the scheme.

For more information

If you have any questions about the Envirolink scheme, please contact the Envirolink Assistant on investments@frst.govt.nz. Alternatively, you can contact the Council Coordinator Bill Dyck on billdyck@xtra.co.nz.

Please note: A research organisation may only offer to provide Envirolink funded advice if it is capable of providing that advice and if the request fits within the criteria. The Foundation? reserves the right to modify these criteria and to reject or seek modification on requests for advice under Envirolink.