Below you will find a number of funding opportunities which may be relevant to your business. Please contact the funding providers for further detail. 

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

If your business is working on an activity with the potential to deliver benefits to New Zealand’s economy, you may be eligible for funding through the International Growth Fund. Contact Venture Southland on (03) 211 1400.

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise also have other services available which help with capability building. Contact Venture Southland on (03) 211 1400.

Foundation for Research Science and Technology (FRST)

FRST Investing for results from research, science and technology to deliver greater prosperity, security and opportunities to all New Zealanders. Contact Venture Southland on (03) 211 1400.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)

EECA has a range of every changing funding available for businesses to install and monitor energy efficient technologies.

Waste Minimisation Fund

Only projects that promote or achieve waste minimisation are eligible for the Waste Minimisation Fund. This includes educational projects that promote waste minimisation activity.

Biodiversity Condition Fund

The Biodiversity Funds are a government initiative to enhance management of indigenous biodiversity outside public conservation lands (i.e. only private land - including Maori land - is funded).

Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF)

SSF Projects must demonstrate how they contribute to economic, environmental and/or social sustainability or (Climate Change fund) advance the objectives of mitigation, adaptation or business opportunities.

Other available funds

Southland is privaledged to have access to a number of other funding sources which may be relevant if you are working on a project in collaboration with a not for profit organisation. A good guide to all these options can be found on www.southlandnz.com. Venture Southland Community Development Planners may be able to help you identify appropriate funds for your project.

Providing funding

If you are committed to building relationships with community and voluntary organisations, this database may be of interest to you. CorporateCitizens is a searchable database connecting project managers with suitable businesses for strategic in your relationship building.