Local fit
Start with council, regional sport trust, local community trust, and funders linked to your region. Geography is usually a hard filter.
NZ funder directory
Find the right funder before writing the application.
Filter the expanding audited directory by purpose, region and funder type. Open, closed and recurring opportunities are retained so clubs can plan ahead; each card links to the official source.
Important: do not copy-paste one application into every funder. Match the project to the funder’s authorised purpose, geography, eligible costs and reporting requirements.
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Coverage audit started 22 September 2026. Authoritative lists are now reconciled for Class 4 gaming societies, statutory Community Trusts, Community Foundations, the main Community Matters funds, the 14-region Tū Manawa delivery network, and all 16 Community/Licensing Trust Association members. Council-by-council coverage is now underway, with verified routes added for 17 of New Zealand’s 78 local authorities. See coverage status.
No funders match those filters. Clear one filter or search a broader term.
Application order
Apply in the order that reduces waste.
Purpose fit
Match equipment, travel, facility, youth, arts, wellbeing or social outcomes to a funder that explicitly supports that purpose.
Evidence fit
Only lodge when you have quotes, budget, bank proof, entity status and reporting capacity ready.
Grant writing structure
Use this application spine.
1. Who we are Legal name, location, membership, community served, committee accountability. 2. The need The specific problem or opportunity. Include evidence, not emotion only. 3. The project What will happen, when, where, who will deliver it, and who benefits. 4. The outcome Participation, access, safety, inclusion, skill development, community wellbeing or facility use. 5. The budget Total cost, amount requested, other confirmed/pending funds, GST position, quotes attached. 6. Delivery risk Permissions, health and safety, volunteer plan, procurement and contingency. 7. Reporting Receipts, photos, attendance numbers, outcome measures and completion date.
Copy the application spine into your grant draft.