Introduction

Sport Manawatū has a critical role to play in partnership with the NZCT which is to provide Sport and Recreation Leadership. Sport Manawatū’s vision of Everyone Active is achieved by building stronger communities through quality sport and active recreation experiences. We aspire to get more kids, more adults, and more game makers involved in sport and active recreation through quality support and quality opportunities.

The concept of the NZCT Manawatū Active Communities Fund has been made possible through funding provided by NZCT, in order to help individuals, families, schools/kura, clubs, Iwi and organisations that support children and youth who might be financially disadvantaged to participate in their chosen sport or physical activity.

Sport Manawatū and NZCT recognises that:

• Being physically active contributes to good physical health, and provides spiritual and mental health benefits;
• Everyone should have equal access to opportunities in order to be more physically active;
• Families, children and youth want to play sport and take part in regular physical activity however those that often miss out are families who cannot afford to participate;
• Children and youth should have opportunities to play sport and engage in physical activity however some are denied access through no fault of their own;
• Sport and physical activity helps to build vibrant and stimulating communities;
• Clubs / Sports are often run by volunteers and supported by communities.

Active Communities Fund Outcomes

The fund aims to:

• Create positive lifestyles and habits around sport and physical activity.
• Reduce financial barriers, and increase the number of families, children and youth undertaking regular sport and physical activity.
• Increase the social connectedness of families and community.
• Help develop self-confidence in children and youth.

What can be funded

This is an activation fund to help cover costs. This includes costs of:

• Programme or project delivery (e.g. venue or equipment hire, transport to programme).
• Equipment (as part of a programme or project and includes equipment needed to participate in).
• Officials, where these are required for the delivery of the programme or project.
• Capital costs (e.g. playgounds, facility development).

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.
• 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.

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