Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund

Please complete this application form to apply for Whanganui District Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund. 

The fund provides financial assistance towards projects that improve Whanganui District Council-owned or partially-owned sport and recreation facilities within our district, in accordance with the principles outlined in the Open Spaces and Physical Activity Strategy. 

Download a printable and editable application form(PDF, 1MB)

Funding criteria

This is a seed fund; therefore, applicants will need to have a funding partner(s) and include proof of other sources of funding with their application. The council funds can represent up to 30 - 40% of the total project cost.

The funding will also need to deliver against the outcomes of the strategy. Before submitting an application, please ensure your request aligns with at least one of the principles outlined below:

• Sport and recreational activities should be accessible to and inclusive of all.
• High quality facilities, available at hours that enable community use, are more likely to encourage our residents to participate in sport or recreation (including those who do not currently do so).
• High quality, co-located, and multi-purpose facilities offer a more attractive proposition to the organisers of regional events, and increase the likelihood of Whanganui becoming the destination for more such events.
• Increased participation in physical activities will lead to improved health, community and economic outcomes.
• Ensuring maximum utilisation of existing facilities offers the best value for money. 

Key Dates

There are two funding rounds per year. Applications close on:

• 30 April (annually)
• 30 September (annually)

Applicants will be advised in writing of the outcome of their application within six weeks of the closing dates shown above, by 13 June and 8 November.

Contact
Wendy Bainbridge
Whanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street
Wendy.Bainbridge@whanganui.govt.nz
(06) 349 0001