DCC’s Biodiversity Fund

Grants awarded through the regional programme apply for up to one year.DCC’s Biodiversity Fund DCC
Overall Purpose: Enhance the condition and extent of indigenous biodiversity within Dunedin City.
Target Audience: Landowners and community groups committed to protecting and managing indigenous biodiversity.
Grant Funding:
Cost-Sharing: 50% applicant contribution, 50% DCC contribution (up to a maximum of $5,000 from DCC).
Eligible Project Activities:
Native revegetation plantings
Animal pest control
Weed control
Fencing of native forest remnants
Native fauna enhancements (e.g., fish-friendly tidal flood gates, bird roosts)

Project site within Dunedin city limits.
• Direct benefit to Dunedin's native biodiversity.
• Aligns with Te Ao Tūroa Strategy (ecosystem services, biodiversity increase, ecological restoration).
• Specific site (not entire city or general areas).
• Complete application with detailed plan.
• Demonstrates long-term project viability (pest control, weed control, etc.).
• No outstanding DCC Biodiversity Fund grants for applicant or site.
• Revegetation with eco-sourced native plants suitable for the site.
• Complies with regulations (e.g., flood protection bylaws) and has permits.
• Applicant is a legal entity (including individuals) meeting grant conditions.