This grant aims to support regional and sub-regional non-council operated facilities to increase Aucklanders' participation in sport and recreation.
Te Tukunga Pūtea Whakahaere mō ngā Whare me ngā Wāhi o te Hākinakina me te Rēhia Sport and Recreation Facilities Operating Grant
About the Sport and Recreation Facilities Operating Grant
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Sports and recreation
Grant value
We will assess your application and decide how much funding we can contribute.
Outcomes
This grant is for applications that:
- help facilities provide easy and affordable access to informal physical activity, recreation and sport
- ensure our diverse communities enjoy healthy and active lifestyles
- allow facilities to sustain and improve their ongoing operations.
Funding priorities
We welcome grant applications that align to our priorities:
- Communities of greatest need
- Strong benefit to Māori
- Communities with low participation in sport and recreation
- High participation
- Partnerships
- Regional or sub-regional facilities
- Sustainable and low impact facilities
- Strong strategic alignment
- Significant network shortfall
- Comprehensive facility and asset management plan.
More about the Sport and Recreation Facilities Operating Grant
Grants apply for up to three years. The next funding round is due to open in early 2027.
We recommend you read the Sport and Recreation Facilities Operating Grant guide.
The guide explains:
- more about the grant programme and what it supports
- the eligibility criteria
the outcomes and priorities your project or activity should contribute to - who can apply and what you can apply for
- what we will not fund
- how to prepare your application
- your reporting requirements if your application is successful.
Email sportandrecreation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you have questions about the grant.
Other funds you can apply for
You may be eligible to apply for these funds: