If you want to apply but do not have legal status, we recommend you consider partnering with a qualifying (legal) entity.
Examples of who can apply
Hapū, Iwi, Marae, Māori organisations
Primary/Intermediate schools/Kura
Secondary schools/Wharekura
Tertiary Education/Whare Wānanga
Charitable Trusts
Regional or Local Councils
Incorporated Societies
Examples of who can not apply
National organisations who already receive Partnership Investment from Sport NZ
Government agencies and their regional branches (e.g. Ministry of Health, Oranga Tamariki)
Early Learning Services
Professional or semi-professional sports teams and organisations
What can be funded?
This is an activation fund to help cover programme or service delivery costs. This includes costs of:
Programme or project delivery (e.g. venue or equipment hire, transport to event)
Equipment (as part of a programme or project)
Officials, where these are required for the delivery of the programme or project
Costs of delivery staff wages applicable to the programme or project (e.g. activity leader, coordinator).
What will not be funded?
The fund does not cover:
Cost of attending tournaments or competitions
Cost of retrospective programmes or events (those that have already been completed or held)
Multi-year programmes
Cost associated with professional athletes, professional sports teams, academies, or rep teams
Capital costs (e.g. facility development, playgrounds)
Administration and on-going costs (e.g. rent, internet, power)
Wages or annual salaries for staff who are not involved in the planning or delivery of the project or programme (e.g. salaries for development officer role)
Medals, prizes, giveaways, and spot prizes.
School-based swimming programmes
Projects from organisations who have failed to report on past project
Funding Round
The funding round is now closed. When it reopens, organisations can apply for up to $10,000 of support per application to cover allowable expenses.
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