Tukituki Land Care (TLC), a recently-established farmer-led catchment collective, has opened applications for its inaugural $10,000 Demonstration Grants.
Each sub-catchment group of the Tukituki River is invited to apply for a grant for a project which has demonstration value, meaning that it provides an opportunity to gain knowledge that can be replicated in other sub-catchment areas.
“The TLC team is excited to launch this grant programme, which will provide sub-catchment groups with an opportunity to try something new”, said Richard Hilson, chair of Tukituki Land Care. “The grants are open to a wide range of initiatives and we hope it leads to some innovative solutions”.
As well as offering demonstration value, the successful projects will be cost-effective and will be completed within seven months of receiving funding approval. Once completed, knowledge-sharing with other catchments will be a priority and this may include open days for other landowners to view and learn from the projects.
“We emphasize the importance of transparency, ensuring that both successes and failures are openly reported, allowing for valuable insights to be gained and shared across the region”, says Hilson.
