Rural Travel Fund (Sport NZ)
The Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund is a collaborative initiative between Sport New Zealand and the Buller District Council. It aims to support junior sports development in rural communities by providing financial assistance to subsidise travel expenses.
This fund is budgeted annually in the Council's Annual Plan and is contestable. Funding is not available for individuals or commercial activities, and each applicant can receive funding only once per financial year (1 July—30 June). Due to high demand, not all applications can be funded.
Applications for the 2025/26 financial year will open 02/02/2026 - 02/03/2026.
1. Be strategic
Match what funding is available and when, we all know that writing a grant application in a rush rarely works.
2. Alignment
Make sure you find grants that align well with the future direction of your organisation. Find out the purpose for the funding provider and ensure it’s a match.
3. Avoid making simple mistakes
Make sure you have someone working with you on the application and checking it before submission.
4. Live up to your funding obligations
Make sure you’re prepared to provide interim and final reports to the funding provider to keep up your end of the agreement.
Are you needing funding but don't meet the criteria for any Council-administered funds? Or are you looking for additional support?
The Buller Funding Finder, powered by GrantGuru is designed to streamline your search for funding opportunities. This one-stop-shop grants portal is tailored specifically for local organisations and community groups in the Buller District and features all available government and private sector grants.
