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Wood Processing Growth Fund (WPGF)

Wood Processing Growth Fund — Catalyst Grants

Funds feasibility studies and research for New Zealand wood processing into structural and consumer products.

The Wood Processing Growth Fund (WPGF) Catalyst stream is a New Zealand government grant program administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to support pre-investment activities in the wood processing sector. The Catalyst stream provides grants of up to NZD $2 million per year per project, typically covering up to 50% of eligible project costs, with the remainder funded by non-govern

Feasibility studies, research, and business cases for wood processing into structural framing, furniture, decking, and fencing. Excludes wood fuels, single-use packaging, and biomaterials.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NZD 2M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.mpi.govt.nz