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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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Waikato-Tainui, Ngaa Muka Development Trust & Enviro NZ Partnership Scholarship

Waikato-Tainui

This scholarship supports Ngaa Muka uri studying environmental sciences, engineering, planning or water sciences. The fund totals $20,000 and may include internship or cadetship opportunities at Enviro NZ.

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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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Community Association Grant

Whangārei District Council

Annual administration costs, such as hui, communications and administrator koha.

Small Waste Minimisation Project Grant

Dunedin City Council

Small waste minimisation projects, including recycling, composting and waste education.

Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund

Waipa District Council

The Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund provides one-off assistance to Waipā residents and organisations affected by recent flooding and storm damage. Individuals can receive up to $2,000 and businesses up to $5,000 for basic household needs, debris clearing, and recovery support.

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Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund

Nuku Ora

Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund is designed to remove barriers to physical activity for tamariki and rangatahi aged 5-18, prioritizing groups in socioeconomic disadvantage, disabled participants, and young women and girls. Funding supports venue hire, equipment, transport, volunteer support, and costs related to removing barriers to participation.

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Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa

Sport Waikato

Tū Manawa is an activation fund managed by Regional Sports Trusts that supports children and young people, particularly those less active, to access quality play, active recreation, or sport opportunities. Eligible organisations can apply for funding for programme delivery, equipment, coaching, and staff costs, with amount limits and deadlines determined by individual Regional Sports Trusts.

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Tikanga Ora Reo Ora (TORO) Grant

Waikato-Tainui

The Waikato-Tainui Tikanga Ora, Reo Ora Grant is a contestable fund enabling tribal members and marae to build capacity in te reo Māori and Tikanga. Total contestable fund is $400,000.

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Taiao Grant

Waikato-Tainui

The Waikato-Tainui Taiao Grant supports projects aligning to the Vision and Strategy for Waikato Awa and Environmental Plan objectives. Maximum amount per application is $100,000 from a $1,000,000 contestable fund.

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Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund

Sport Waikato

The fund supports tamariki (5–11 years) and rangatahi (12–18 years), especially those who are less active, through play, active recreation, and sport projects. Funding can cover project or programme delivery, coaches and staff, equipment, venue hire, and transport that removes barriers to participation.

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