Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund — Stratford

Subsidises travel costs for rural sports clubs and school teams aged 5-19 competing in local sport, around $9,500 a year across two rounds.

Closes

Round 2 2026 opens 7 September and closes 23 October 2026

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 five and 19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport expenses to local sporting competitions," not for "travel to regional or national competitions or events."

Amount

Around $9,500 available annually across two rounds

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups

Before you apply

An Accountability Form is required afterwards — failing to submit one makes a club or team ineligible to apply for 3 years.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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