Environmental Legal Assistance Fund
Open for applications
The fund is for not-for-profit groups advocating for matters of environmental public interest. Funding enables applicants to participate more effectively and efficiently in matters or issues affecting the environment or processes regulating the environment.
Update
The ELA Fund three application forms are updated as of December 2023. If you have any questions about the new forms contact the ELA Fund team at ela.fund@mfe.govt.nz.
Amount funded
Up to $50,000 (excluding GST) per group per application for any one case.
Contact
Key dates
- 24 April 2024
- Round 5: panel meeting
- 7 June 2024
- Round 6: closing date for applications
- 27 June 2024
- Round 6: panel meeting