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Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa

Sport Canterbury

Costs of programmes or projects that help tamariki and rangatahi access play, active recreation and sport, including equipment as part of a project.

Fast Fund

Sport Auckland

This activation fund supports tamariki and rangatahi, particularly those less active, to access quality play, active recreation and sport opportunities in their community or school. Fast Fund grants are up to $12,000 and applications are open 1 July 2026 - 27 November 2026 and 15 January 2027 - 30 April 2027.

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Scholarship Programme

Network Waitaki Community Trust

Network Waitaki offers annual scholarships to local students pursuing degrees or diplomas in fields relevant to the electricity industry. Funding is $7,500 per year for degrees or $5,000 per year for diplomas.

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Network Waitaki Scholarship

Network Waitaki Community Trust

Network Waitaki offers annual scholarships of $7,500 for degree qualifications or $5,000 for diploma qualifications to students from secondary schools in the Waitaki area studying relevant fields. Applicants must be enrolled in New Zealand qualifications in fields such as electrical engineering, GIS, computer systems, or emerging technologies relevant to the electricity industry.

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Fast Fund

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Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fast Fund supports tamariki (5-11 years) and rangatahi (12-18 years), particularly those who are less active, to access quality play, active recreation, or sport opportunities in their community or school. Applications are currently open and close on 27 November 2026, with funding available up to $12,000 for projects up to 12 months in duration.

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Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund

Central Hawke's Bay District Council

The Rural Travel Fund is a partnership between Sport New Zealand and local authorities to assist the development of junior sport in rural communities by providing a travel subsidy. The current pool of funding available is $9500 per annum, distributed to eligible rural sports clubs and school teams with young people aged 5-19 years.

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Kaikoura Community Initiatives Fund

Kaikoura District Council

The Kaikoura Community Initiatives Fund supports non-profit organisations, voluntary community groups, and schools with projects that contribute to social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being. Up to $5,000 per project is available for one-off short-term projects, with $5,000 annually reserved for youth initiatives.

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Major Funding Rounds

Sport Otago

Major Funding Rounds provide grants of up to $30,000 for programme or project delivery to activate tamariki and rakatahi through sport, active recreation, and play in the Otago region. Two rounds per year are available, with the next round closing on 28th February 2027.

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Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund

Ruapehu District Council

The Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund provides subsidies to assist rural sports clubs and rural school teams with young people aged 5-19 years with transport expenses to local sporting competitions. Applications open 1 February 2027 and close 5 March 2027.

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Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund

Ruapehu District Council

The fund subsidises travel costs for rural junior sport teams aged 5-18 in Ruapehu District to participate in local sporting competitions. Applications open 1 February 2027 and close 5 March 2027.

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George Low Trust Fund

Kaikoura District Council

The George Low Trust Fund provides sports and recreational equipment for youth aged up to 19 years in Kaikōura. The fund has $4,500 available for the 2026-2027 funding period, with applications closing on 25 March 2027.

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Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund

Rangitikei District Council

The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund provides subsidies to assist rural sports clubs with transport expenses for young people aged 5-18 years to attend local sporting competitions. The fund is administered by the Rangitīkei District Council with one funding round per year closing on 31 March 2027.

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