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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

The Foundation is guided by the demands of the Envirolink Ministerial Notice.

What this scheme aims to do

The scheme aims at lifting the return on investment in environmental research by facilitating its uptake by regional councils. It supports improvements in the environmental management of regional councils, by funding the development of management tools to meet local needs and translating environmental science knowledge into practical advice.

The scheme also supports stronger links between regional councils and the environmental research, science, and technology sector in particular, and between local government and the science sector more generally.

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

Visit the Envirolink website or contact the Council Coordinator Bill Dyck.

Alternatively contact the Foundation Envirolink Assistant.

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.