Does your engagement meet the following assessment criteria: 

• Learning and action value – Does the engagement help your community learn something new? 

• Timely completion – Can the project be completed within 3-6 months? 

• Knowledge sharing – Will results be shared with others (e.g., through events, reporting, or storytelling)? 

Successful applicants will receive a payment schedule suited to the size, duration, and scope of their project. 

If the applicant is an entity, payments will be made directly to the applicant’s account. If the application is made by an individual on behalf of an unincorporated group, funds may be held.

If you are not GST Registered, please include costs inclusive of GST

• The engagement must occur within the Tairāwhiti region. 

• Funding will only be provided for costs associated with the Approved Engagement. 

• Retrospective funding (for costs already incurred) is not eligible. 

• East Coast – Leading from the Land Inc reserves the right to inspect or promote supported projects. 

• The applicant is responsible for all Health and Safety requirements under current legislation. 

• The applicant acknowledges that the engagement grants are sourced from a Catchment Extension Services funding agreement between the Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) and East Coast – Leading from the Land Incorporated (the Society). The applicant must comply with all directions and requests issued by the Society and MPI in relation to the funding agreement. This includes, without limitation, all requests for the provision of reports and financial records and request 

How to Submit: Email completed forms to: support@lftl.co.nz

Questions? Contact the TCC Project Team