Open Environmental Education Transport Fund
Schools or ECE Centres in the Horizons Region who are taking a field trip to one of our region’s iconic sites or a visit to their local recycling recovery centre. The iconic sites include:
The Manawatū Estuary
Te Āpiti – Manawatū Gorge
Tōtara Reserve Regional Park
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
Otorohanga Kiwi House
Bushy Park Tarapuruhi
Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Centre
How much can I apply for?
Schools can apply for up to $500 (excluding GST), between the 01 July -30 June annually.
The funds can be used towards bus transport or petrol towards school van transport (should you have your own transportation – we pay up to .55cents per km)
The bus fund is open all year or until all funds have been allocated.
Only one application per school per financial year will be accepted (01 July 2026 to 30 June 2027)