Auckland Council - Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund 2026 (With Funding Available)

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About Auckland Council - Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund

The Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund supports projects that contribute to the goals of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan by promoting waste reduction and better resource use.

The Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund supports innovative projects in Auckland that reduce waste, improve resource recovery, and promote sustainable use of materials. The fund provides financial support to community groups, businesses, schools, and organisations developing new waste minimisation initiatives that align with Auckland’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.

The programme supports projects focused on reuse, recycling, resource recovery, waste prevention, improved waste systems, and community-led solutions that reduce environmental impacts.

• Sponsor Organisation: Auckland Council

Benefits of Auckland Council - Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund

The fund provides:

• Total annual funding available: $500,000.
• Small grants allocation: $50,000.
• Medium and large grants allocation: $450,000.
• Funding period: Up to one year.

Auckland Council - Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund Requirements

The fund is open to organisations operating in the Auckland region, including:

• Community groups.
• Businesses.
• Mana whenua organisations.
• Mataawaka groups.
• Early childhood centres.
• Schools.
• Tertiary education organisations.
• Community-based organisations.

Applicants must:

• Be a legal entity.
• Or operate under an umbrella legal entity.

Project Eligibility Requirements

Eligible projects must:

• Focus specifically on waste minimisation.
• Reduce waste through reuse, recycling, or resource recovery.
• Introduce new waste reduction activities.
• Or significantly expand existing initiatives.

Projects should demonstrate:

• Environmental benefits.
• Community value.
• Practical waste reduction outcomes.
• Long-term sustainability.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

31 August, 2026

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