Pacific Development and Conservation Trust
- Background
- Mission / Whakatakanga
- Purpose / Kaupapa
- What we fund
- Funding priorities
- Who can apply?
- How much to apply for
- Making an application
Background
The Pacific Development and Conservation Trust was established by the New Zealand Government on 23 May 1989. Funding of $3.2 million was received from France in recognition of the events surrounding the destruction of the Greenpeace 'Rainbow Warrior' ship in Auckland Harbour on 10 July 1985.
Every year the Trust has approximately $250,000 to distribute as grants to groups and individuals in the South Pacific for a range of development and conservation projects.
Advisory Trustees
Seven Advisory Trustees are appointed by the Minister having responsibility for disarmament and arms control (as a result of changes in the composition of Ministerial portfolios announced on 12 December 2011, the Minister of Foreign Affairs is now responsible for the responsibilities formerly included in the Disarmament and Arms Control portfolio). The Advisory Trustees consider applications to the Trust and make recommendations to the Trustee (who is the Secretary for Internal Affairs) for the funding of grants. The Advisory Trustees are:
- Peter Kiely (Chair)
- Dr Paul Blaschke
- Tagaloatele Dr Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop ONZM
- Sandy Gauntlett
- Penehuro Lefale
- Sam Johnson
- Marie Hasler
Mission / Whakatakanga
The Pacific Development and Conservation Trust is committed to supporting sustainable development, where communities are engaged and working in partnership, with iwi, hapū, aiga, the local indigenous people and communities.
Purpose / Kaupapa
The objectives of the Pacific Development and Conservation Trust are to encourage and promote
- the enhancement, protection and conservation of the physical environment of the South Pacific and of its natural and historic resources
- the peaceful, economic, physical and social development of the South Pacific and its peoples
- peaceful conservation and development of the cultural heritage of the peoples of the South Pacific
- peace, understanding and goodwill between the peoples of the South Pacific
What we fund
The Pacific Development and Conservation Trust funds a range of conservation, cultural heritage, development and goodwill projects in the Pacific.
Funding priorities
Priority is given to
- community-driven projects that involve and benefit local communities or partner with national and local non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
- conservation projects involving representative, endangered, threatened or unique habitats and species
- projects that promote healthy living, cultural and/or social projects that promote healthy livelihoods, cultural, social and economic self-sufficiency and sustainability
- projects that are innovative and/or act as models for other communities
- sustainable projects associated with conservation and the environment at a national and/or local level
Projects must be based in the Pacific, and can also be in New Zealand.
Projects must be charitable and benefit Pacific countries.
Projects must promote the objectives of the Trust.
The purchase of land and buildings will be funded only in exceptional circumstances.
Who can apply?
Applicants must be New Zealand or Pacific citizens.
Projects must benefit New Zealand or Pacific countries.
Eligible Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTS) are:
American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap), Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna.
How much to apply for
The Trust has approximately $250,000 each year to distribute. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. Grants made range from NZ$2000 to $50,000.
The average amount granted in 2010 was $19,583 and in 2009 it was $12,500.
