Source: Auckland Council
Indoor facilities, courts, changing rooms – these are just a few examples of the essential infrastructure needed to provide an optimal sport and recreation experience for Aucklanders.
The sports organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau who want to develop their facilities can now apply for a slice of $9.5 million funding through Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund (SRFIF).
Councillor Angela Dalton, chair of the council’s Community Committee says the funding will lead to a boost in the number of Aucklanders participating in sport and recreation activities across the region.
“Over the summer, we’ve seen Aucklanders at great facilities all over the region participating in their chosen sports, having fun and connecting – and this will continue with winter sports in the coming months.
“The fund supports the development of sport and recreation facilities that create opportunities for Aucklanders to get active.
Applications for the 2025/2026 Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund open from 18 February 2025 to 18 March 2025.
Kenneth Aiolupotea, General Manager Community Wellbeing welcomes applications to the fund.
“Grassroots sports organisations play an important role in the Tāmaki Makaurau sport and recreation network.
“Sports organisations that need help to finance building or infrastructure work are encouraged to apply through the fund.
“A range of sports organisations, including football, rugby and league, bowls and kartsport received funding through the last
contestable funding round.
Who should apply?
The SRFIF is a contestable grant and open to non-council organisations for significant facility development.
It has a focus on communities that are in the greatest need of investment and large-scale community sport facility development projects that can leverage additional investment.
The guidelines that outline full eligibility and funding priorities are explained here.
Key dates
The 2025/26 funding round will be open for applications between 18 February 2025 and 18 March 2025.
Funding decisions will be made by the Community Committee in July 2025.
More information on the council’s grants programme that supports Aucklanders’ aspirations for a great city, including the Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund can be found on the Auckland Council website.
