Otago Catchment Community Funding

OCC has two types of funding:
Catchment Project Funding and Direct Group Funding

Catchment Project Funding *CURRENTLY ON HOLD*: OCC have project funding available for Otago Water Care & Catchment Groups. These funds are suited to groups who are just beginning to form, as well as established groups who are looking for funding to support catchment based projects.

Direct Group Funding: The objective of this fund is to support groups by providing the opportunity to employ personnel, to enable groups to continue their work and activities. This funding is open for two rounds each year - in April and November.

Click on the buttons below to find out how to apply for OCC funding, including what will and won’t be funded.

Please read the T&C’s before completing and returning the application form.

Catchment Project Funding *CURRENTLY ON HOLD*

OCC Catchment Fund Criteria

OCC Catchment Funding Application

OCC Catchment Funding Report Form

OCC Catchment Funding Terms & Conditions

The next round of Direct Group Funding opens in November, 2025.

Direct Group Funding Criteria & Terms & Conditions

Direct Group Funding Application (word)

Direct Group Fund Application (pdf)

Direct Group Report Form