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Funding available for environmental projects

Ministry for the Environment, National

Applications are now invited from local government, iwi, industry and community groups for the 2006/07 round of the Sustainable Management Fund (SMF).

The Sustainable Management Fund provides financial support to projects which produce long-term environmental benefits and which fit within one of the following five areas:

• freshwater management initiatives
• 'Adopt-A' schemes (e.g. adopt a stream)
• urban sustainability
• waste minimisation and resource recovery
• practical action to address climate change.

To submit an application, please complete the online form available at www.smf.govt.nz by 5 pm, Tuesday 8 November 2005. Visit the website for more information about eligibility criteria, funding available and how to apply. Or contact:

Community relations team
Ministry for the Environment
Ph: 04 4397400
Fax: 04 4397700
Email: smf@mfe.govt.nz.