The Community Activation Fund and Fast Fund, the details of both are below.
The Community Activation Fund Specifics |
The Fast Fund Specifics |
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The Community Activation Fund supports community-led projects in a responsive and needs- based way. It’s designed to be flexible and accessible, with applications accepted year-round. Our team works closely with applicants throughout the process, providing hands-on support and acting as key contacts to ensure each project is well understood and appropriately resourced. |
The Fast Fund is a flexible, rapid-response funding initiative designed by Sport Waikato to support school-based projects. With minimal administration and a quick turnaround, this fund empowers Sport Waikato staff to respond to immediate, grassroots opportunities identified in schools across the region. |
Purpose |
Purpose |
| To provide flexible, needs- based funding for initiatives led by communities, enabling them to respond to local opportunities and challenges. | To enable Sport Waikato staff to act swiftly on observed needs in schools, ensuring timely support for initiatives that promote physical activity and wellbeing at the grassroots level. |
Who Can Apply |
Who Can Apply |
| This fund is primarily for not-for-profit organisations. For-profit entities are not excluded, but their applications will undergo rigorous vetting to ensure they align with the fund’s purpose and criteria. | Sport Waikato staff identify and recommend projects. Eligible projects must be school-based, specifically within Primary, Intermediate, or Secondary Schools. |
Funding Approach |
Funding Approach |
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Funding levels are determined through a thorough assessment process conducted by Sport Waikato staff in collaboration with the applicant. |
Each project may receive up to $5,000 in funding, with a limit of two *live applications per school within a financial year. *A 'live application' refers to: applications that have been submitted, are being assessed, have been approved or are in the delivery or reporting phase. |
Application Timing for Both Funds |
The Process for Both Funds |
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from 1st July to 30th June each financial year. We aim to review applications regularly to ensure timely decisions and support. |
Keen to know about the process for making an application to the Community Activation or Fast Fund? Click the names of the funds for a visual example of a successful application. |
The Tū Manawa funding criteria remain the same under this new approach. We encourage you to review the criteria carefully to ensure your project aligns with the fund’s purpose and priorities.
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There are other funds available with their own specific eligibility and criteria. We've captured them in one place on the spreadsheet with as much information about each fund as we can.
The fund is designed to help subsidise rural travel for junior teams aged between 5-19 years. It helps school and club sports teams participate in local sporting competitions.
Refer to your local council for further details sportnz.org.nz/resources/rural-travel-fund.