We have three types of funds that you can apply to:
- Smaller Project Fund
- Open Fund
- Kaupapa Māori
The Smaller Project and Open Fund rounds differ only in the amount that is applied for – there are no qualitative differences between the two project types
Wellington East Girls’ College’s Supported Learning Unit - Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Recipient.
Smaller Project Fund ($10k or less)
The small fund is open all year round. All applications will go to our small funds panel, who will meet around the middle of the month to discuss the preceding months’ applications.
For example, if you apply on 31st July, your application will be considered at the mid-August meeting. But if you apply on 1st August, your application will be considered mid-September. It is a good idea to plan your submission with this in mind! You’ll know shortly after the meeting whether or not your application was successful.
The closing date for these applications is 31st May 2025. Applications will reopen for the 2025-26 financial year on 1 July 2025.
Open Fund (above $10k)
The three open round dates are:
| Round | Opening Date | Closing Date |
| Round 1 | Monday 4 August 2025 (9 AM) | Friday 22 August 2025 (5 PM) |
| Round 2 | Monday 20 October 2024 (9 AM) | Friday 7 November 2025 (5 PM) |
| Round 3 | Monday 2 March 2026 (9 AM) | Friday 20 March 2026 (5 PM) |
Panel meetings are generally held two weeks after the closing date, and we expect decisions to be communicated shortly after that.
Kaupapa Māori
The Kaupapa Māori pathway allows for projects that are by Māori, as Māori, for Māori. Kaupapa Māori applications can fall in the small or open fund and are assessed according to the same timelines. For more information on this pathway and Te Whetū Rehua, visit the Sport New Zealand website here [Kaupapa Māori applications | Sport New Zealand - Ihi Aotearoa (sportnz.org.nz)]. You simply tell us on the application form if you think your project falls into this category, and we will take it to the appropriate panel, which is led by Māori from our region, to be discussed and assessed.
