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2022 GHGIR funding round

The 2022 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research (GHGIR) funding round closed on 19 August 2022.

2022 GHGIR fund priorities paper [PDF, 454 KB]

If you have any questions about the funding round, please email funding@mpi.govt.nz

GHGIR 2022 funding round timeline

The funding round is made up of 4 stages:

  1. 14 July 2022: MPI sends out call for applications, providing key priorities for applications and suggested projects.
  2. July to 19 August: Fund round is open. Applications are developed and submitted to MPI no later than 6pm on 12 August 2022.
  3. August and September: MPI organises an assessment of the applications by subject matter experts. GHGIR Panel scores the applications.
  4. Late September: Applicants are notified of the results of their applicationsand contracts are progressed with successful applicants.

What to include in your GHGIR application

Applications should:

  • clearly describe the scientific methodology of the proposed work
  • clearly describe how the work will result in improvements to the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land use
  • identify the project's deliverables and key risks
  • describe how the project will be successfully delivered
  • consider Māori perspectives, aspirations, and opportunities
  • include a realistic budget and timeframe
  • include a well-considered project plan.

To assess your application, we need robust information and as much evidence as possible.

How we assess funding applications

Applications are assessed against 7 criteria to determine how well they qualify and whether they will receive funding.

  1. Alignment to the emissions reporting needs of agriculture, forestry, and other land uses
  2. Value for money
  3. Ability to deliver outcomes
  4. Alignment to research priorities
  5. Impact
  6. Practicality
  7. Science excellence.

We encourage collaboration between multiple research organisations.

Applications are assessed by relevant subject matter experts and funding recommendations are made by the GHGIR Panel. Final decisions are made by MPI.

Applicants will be notified whether they were successful after the panel meeting. Successful applicants will then finalise their project milestones and sign GHGIR funding contracts. Projects can only begin once the contract has been signed.

Standard GHGIR contract [PDF, 557 KB]

Who to contact

If you have questions about the GHGIR Fund, email funding@mpi.govt.nz

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