For your project to be considered for funding, it must meet our screening criteria.
Make sure you have filled out your application correctly before sending it in to us.
We will be looking for projects that meet the following screening criteria:
- Organisations that operate within the Bay of Plenty
- Activity or projects that will be carried out within the Bay of Plenty
- Groups must agree that Environment Bay of Plenty can refer to the project in promotional material
- Groups must agree to regularly monitor the project and to report its progress and outcomes to Environment Bay of Plenty every 12 months and at completion of the project
- Groups must agree to regularly monitor and protect, and to ongoing maintenance of any structures or works created
- Projects which are consistent with the purpose of the fund as outlined in the information folder
- Environment Bay of Plenty must have received the application by the closing date
If it meets our requirements, we will score it against our assessment criteria.
Once you have submitted your application and we are happy that it has satisfied the initial screening criteria, your project will be scored against the following schedule.
Your project plan provides the basis for deciding these scores. It may be worth changing your project plan so it fits the criteria. The highest scores are more likely to receive funding.
Environmental Enhancement out of 20
How your project will enhance the Bay of Plenty's environment for the benefit of present and future generations
Community Awareness out of 10
How your project heightens community knowledge of environmental issues
Community Participation out of 10
How your project involves participation by people in the community
Target Areas out of 10
How your project contributes to the enhancement of one of the following areas:
- Wetlands and waterways, and lake margins
- Threatened native species and their habitats
- Harbours and estuaries
Innovation out of 5
Whether your project uses proven methods or trials new methods in environmental management.
First time and previously unsuccessful applicants out of 2
If this is the first time you've applied or have been unsuccessful with a previous application you will receive two points.
Viability Pass/Fail
The likelihood of the project's success, measured through the project plan and budget.
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