Aucklanders love to participate in sport and recreation with clubs playing a central role in communities across Tāmaki Makaurau. Fifteen sports organisations serving over 20 different sporting codes around the region will receive $3.2 million in operating grant support from Auckland Council over the next three years.
The funding through the Sport and Recreation Facilities Operating Grant was approved by Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee on 15 August 2024.
Councillor Richard Hills, chair of the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, says that increasing the participation rates of Aucklanders in community sport and recreation activities is a major focus of the fund.
“Fifteen grassroots sports organisations across a range of codes, from all around the region, have received grants through the fund to support the fantastic work they do with our communities.
“This significant investment from Auckland Council supports affordable community access for people who often have low participation rates in sport and recreation.
“We received 37 applications and I’d like to thank all those organisations who put in time and effort to apply for this grant.”
Councillor Angela Dalton, the committee’s deputy chair, says funding was allocated for organisations to use for their ongoing operations, so they can continue to offer sport and recreation activities for Aucklanders.
“The operating grant supports facilities that need an operational subsidy to sustain and improve their ongoing operations.
“We’re proud to support these non-council owned facilities who need a helping hand for their day-to-day operations, and which ultimately ensures Auckland has a dynamic sport and recreation network for our residents to use and enjoy.”
How funding is allocated
In total, the council reviewed 37 applications for the fund. The applications requested a total of $10,336,919 from the available funding pool of $3,208,126.
Auckland Council staff reviewed the applications for eligibility to ensure alignment with the Community Grants Policy 2014 and Increasing Aucklanders’ Participation in Sport: Investment Plan 2019-2039.
An independent panel assessed the applications and recommended that 15 organisations receive an operating grant.
The full eligibility criteria and funding priorities are explained on the Auckland Council website.
Next funding round
Applications for the next round of Sport and Recreational Facilities Operating Grant are expected to open in early 2027.
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Sport and Recreation Facilities Operating Grant allocations, financial years 2025-2027 |
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Organisation |
2024/2025 |
2025/2026 |
2026/2027 |
Total |
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Auckland Hockey Association Incorporated / Counties Manukau Hockey Association Incorporated |
$105,000 |
$105,000 |
$105,000 |
$315,000 |
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Auckland Netball Centre Incorporated |
$155,000 |
$145,000 |
$143,126 |
$443,126 |
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AUT Millennium Trust |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
$150,000 |
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Avondale College |
$40,000 |
$40,000 |
$40,000 |
$120,000 |
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Badminton North Harbour Incorporated |
$80,000 |
$35,000 |
$35,000 |
$150,000 |
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East Skate Club Incorporated |
$30,000 |
$30,000 |
$0 |
$60,000 |
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Kolmar Charitable Trust |
$185,000 |
$185,000 |
$185,000 |
$555,000 |
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Netball North Harbour Incorporated |
$40,000 |
$40,000 |
$40,000 |
$120,000 |
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North Harbour Softball Association Incorporated |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
$60,000 |
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Te Puru Community Charitable Trust |
$177,698 |
$155,000 |
$147,302 |
$480,000 |
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The Bruce Pulman Park Trust |
$100,000 |
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
$500,000 |
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The Otara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
$75,000 |
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The Waiheke Recreation Centre Trust |
$60,000 |
$60,000 |
$60,000 |
$180,000 |
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Total allocated |
$1,067,698 |
$1,090,000 |
$1,050,428 |
$3,208,126 |
