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Funding amounts, criteria, and deadlines change. This is a mid-2026 snapshot for guidance only. Always verify directly with the funder. Self-funding items are models, not open application rounds. High competition exists for larger funds. Success depends on legal status, clear community benefit, measurable outcomes, prior accountability, and strong applications. This tool is not legal or financial advice. City Builders Association Limited, NZBN 9429053649225.

Stage C of 4 · Tāmaki Makaurau

Sports & Community Funding Tree

Stage C of 4. Shortlist up to 6. Then print the pack.

Open the Club Action Plan

Start the pathway first. Your snapshot makes the tree filter to realistic funds.

Continue

Work in progress: amounts, criteria, deadlines and the fund list are being verified and expanded. Treat this as a guide and confirm details directly with the funder.

Stage C of 4. Shortlist up to 6. Then print the pack.

Add funds here, then return to the pathway to add owners and print the full 12-month funding pathway.

Filter funds

Funding Tree48 funds
Auckland Sports & Community Funding Sources
Fund yourself16 funds

Money you raise or earn yourself: membership, sponsorship, earned income and crowdfunding. Not contestable grants. Models, not open application rounds. Read these first.

Auckland Council6 funds

Local government grants across 21 local boards plus regional sport & recreation investment funds.

RSTs / Aktive2 funds

Sport Auckland, Harbour Sport, Sport Waitākere / Tuia, CLM Community Sport, delivering Sport NZ activation funding.

Central Government6 funds

Sport New Zealand and the Lottery Fund (Community Matters, DIA).

Philanthropic6 funds

Regional foundations such as Foundation North.

Gaming Trusts9 funds

NZCT, Lion Foundation, Pub Charity, Four Winds, the largest volume source for grassroots equipment and uniforms.

Corporate / NSO3 funds

Rebel Sport grants, National Sport Organisation funds, and smaller trusts.

Select a fund to see the details

Expand a branch and group in the tree, or use the filters and Eligibility Wizard to find realistic options.

Disclaimer: Funding amounts, criteria, and deadlines change. This is a mid-2026 snapshot for guidance only. Always verify directly with the funder. Self-funding items are models, not open application rounds. High competition exists for larger funds. Success depends on legal status, clear community benefit, measurable outcomes, prior accountability, and strong applications. This tool is not legal or financial advice. City Builders Association Limited, NZBN 9429053649225.

© 2026 City Builders Association Limited · NZBN 9429053649225 · Funding data is a mid-2026 snapshot. Fund admins can update individual records in the dashboard.