Community Irrigation Fund
Who can apply to the Community Irrigation Fund?
We welcome applications from:
- promoters of community water storage and/or irrigation schemes that have already completed a feasibility study (or similar). A community scheme is one that is initiated, developed and used by multiple members of a rural community, primarily for irrigation; and
- local government (including the Regional and all relevant Territorial Authorities) and/or an entity undertaking a local government-led water strategy on behalf of local government.
Applications for 2010/11 close on Monday 22 February 2010. Applicant groups must be New Zealand-registered legal entities.
Community schemes
Applications are particularly welcome from promoters of storage-based schemes who can demonstrate that their proposed scheme represents a good use of the CIF's money. Storage-based schemes are potentially a better form of adaptation to water shortages than non-storage based schemes, and may also provide environmental benefits (e.g. flushing flows).
Feasibility study
Before making an application, you should complete a feasibility study, or similar, that includes details of:
- proposed scheme type/design;
- location and expected irrigable area;
- estimated scheme costs and potential revenue;
- estimated environmental benefits and impacts (including from irrigated land);
- estimated social and cultural benefits and impacts;
- current and projected investor and community support levels; and
- indicative consentability of scheme.
Water strategies
Applications are particularly welcome from local government entities that can demonstrate the need for a water strategy in their area that considers the potential for rural irrigation-related infrastructure.
The applicant must demonstrate who they have consulted with, and included other parties in the proposed project.
Contact for Enquiries
Senior Project Adviser
Natural Resources Group
MAF Policy
PO Box 2526
WELLINGTON 6140
Telephone: (04) 894 0632
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