Public notice
Eco Fund applications now open for 2026
Saturday 7 March 2026
Applications to the ECO Fund, Otago Regional Council’s environmental grants fund, are being accepted from 16 March 2026.
Saturday 7 March 2026
Applications to the ECO Fund, Otago Regional Council’s environmental grants fund, are being accepted from 16 March 2026.
The ECO Fund supports projects that protect, enhance and promote Otago's environment, and funding is available to a wide range of applicants.
We fund not only shovel time, but also administrative support. Whether your project is large or small, we welcome your application.
You can find out more about the ECO Fund and how to apply at orc.govt.nz/ecofund
If you have a project you think fits the ECO Fund criteria, get in touch with our team: ecofund@orc.govt.nz or 0800 474 082.
We're accepting applications: 16 March–19 April 2026.
The ECO Fund has been set up to support work that protects, enhances and promotes Otago's environment. Find info, such as fund categories, eligibility and how to apply for an ECO Fund grant.
Learn how you could use an ECO Fund grant to help support local environmental projects.
We have put together answers to some of the frequently asked questions we get around ECO Fund applications.
