Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa — Small Grants (Nuku Ora)

The Wellington-region small-grants stream of Sport NZ’s Tū Manawa fund. Open year-round for requests up to $10,000, removing barriers to play, active recreation and sport for tamariki aged 5–11 and rangatahi aged 12–18.

Closes

Open year-round; fund closes 31 May 2027

Who can apply

Hapū, iwi, marae and Māori organisations, incorporated societies and charitable trusts, regional and local councils, for-profit businesses and social enterprises, and education providers including kura.

Amount

Up to $10,000

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Marae & hapū, Iwi & Māori organisations, Organisations & providers, Community groups, Businesses & land trusts

Before you apply

Tick the Kaupapa Māori pathway on the form for Māori-led panel review. Tū Manawa has funded beyond traditional sport, including gathering kai and connecting to te taiao.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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