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Envirolink

The Envirolink? scheme provides funds for applied environmental research to be carried out by research organisations on behalf of regional councils.

What this scheme aims to do

Investments in this area are intended to support regional councils’ access to existing environmental research that has been funded by the Foundation?.

Regional councils have a broad range of environmental issues of concern and the aim of this scheme is to enable them to access environmental research and to address those concerns through a series of advice grants and the environmental tools project.

This is achieved by supporting research that adapts existing management tools to local needs or translates environmental science knowledge into practical advice.

Who can apply for this funding?

Regional Councils doing research for the wider benefit of New Zealand.

The following Regional Councils and Unitary Authorities are eligible for Envirolink funding:

• Northland Regional Council
• Gisborne District Council
• Hawkes Bay Regional Council
• Horizons Regional Council
• Nelson City Council
• Marlborough District Council
• Tasman District Council
• West Coast Regional Council
• Environment Southland.

Current funding available

For information on whether funding is currently available in this scheme, visit the funding overview page.

For more information

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

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.