Western Bay of Plenty conservation groups are set to benefit as BayTrust offers an $87,500 grant for their efforts.
Bay Conservation Alliance chief executive Michelle Elborn said the grant was a "game-changer" and would help with a variety of operational costs.
These include pest control, volunteer engagement, land and waterway restoration and targeted species management.
The alliance was formed in 2017 to provide more support to local conservation groups who were struggling with administrative tasks such as fundraising and marketing.
"Our aim is to lighten the load on members' day-to-day operations allowing them to focus on the real groundwork and avoid some replication," Elborn said.