Government support for the transport sector
Administering a transport support package to help New Zealand’s COVID-19 recovery.
Government support for the transport sector
Applications have opened for a $30 million fund for projects that will enhance the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping connections. Funding will be granted through a contestable process and interested parties are invited to download the Expression of Interest and use the Response Form to submit an application.
Here is our timeline for this EOI process:
- Deadline for Questions from Applicants: 7 August 2025
- Deadline for Responses from Ministry of Transport: 14 August 2025
- Deadline for Applications: 21 August 2025
The Ministry will submit recommendations to Joint Ministers for approval in September and applicants will be notified of the outcome once Ministers have made investment decisions
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Expressions of Interest are now open
Please find below the Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) and the response form for the Coastal Shipping Resilience Fund.
Get in touch
Email address: maritime@transport.govt.nz