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How to get Funding

Applications for 2012 Active Communities Investment have now closed.


The initiative supports pilot projects targeting new/modified methods of delivery to increase participation in sport and recreation. The intention is that lessons learned from projects will be shared with the sector.

Key Information

  • Territorial Authorities will be given priority for investment
  • There is a prescribed minimum partner cash contribution required of 40% of the total project cost. Partner cash contribution levels (‘skin in the game’) will be a key consideration in the decision making process. Cash contributions should also not be sourced from other Sport New Zealand funding i.e. Kiwisport, Community Sport Investment, contestable Outdoor Recreation Investment
  • Increased emphasis placed on interagency/partner collaboration
  • Project partners must provide a minimum cash contribution of 40% of the total projects costs
  • Stronger emphasis placed on project sustainability
  • Greater emphasis placed on communication/sharing of project learnings

If you require further information please contact Debbie Curgenven at debbie.curgenven@sportnz.org.nz.