Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund — Ruapehu

Subsidises travel costs for rural junior sport teams so tamariki and rangatahi in rural Ruapehu communities can take part in local sporting competition.

Closes

One funding round a year. Opens Monday 1 February 2027, closes Friday 5 March 2027, with a Council decision on 24 March 2027

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: open to "rural sports clubs and rural school teams with young people aged between 5 and 18 years who need financial assistance with transport expenses to local sporting competitions," excluding "travel to regional or national competitions or events." Provided by Sport New Zealand and administered by Ruapehu District Council on its behalf.

Amount

Not published on the funder page — subsidises travel expenses to local sporting competitions

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups

Before you apply

Recipients must complete an Accountability Form showing how the grant was spent, with evidence such as receipts or invoices, and report the benefits of the assistance.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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