Deadline: 14-Mar-25
Applications are now open for the Compete Fund Program to support premier and elite sport, art and cultural groups to meet the costs of competing outside the region, as well as assisting with attracting and hosting premier events in the region.
Funding Information
- Total fund: $150,000 per annum
- Generally grants are between 15-20% of costs, with a grant cap of $6,000
- Assistance towards a premier team/group competing at National, Trans-Tasman or International competitions (maximum of two teams/groups per sport code or artform)
- Costs considered are limited to travel, accommodation, transport (i.e. mini van and fuel), food and competition entry fee.
Geographical Focus
- Non-profit organisations that are a legal entity and operating in their area – Southland, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Tapanui and Heriot areas can apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- An incorporated society or an incorporated charitable trust
- A company with charitable purposes that is registered with Charities Services
- Non profit organisations established under the Local Government Act 2002, Maori Trust Boards Act 1955 or Education Act 1989.
- Premier Teams & Groups:
- Must be identified by RSOs or non-profit organisation as its premier team/group
- Must be competing at National, Trans-Tasman or an International competition
- Premier Events:
- Whether the event is supported by the National Sporting Organisation and Regional Sports Organisation or another relevant national or other authoritative body
- Where the event is being held i.e. it must be within their area
- How regularly it has been held in their area
- Level of competition i.e. must be South Island, National, Trans-Tasman or International
- Whether the event is open to the public to attend as spectators
- Number of participants and spectators expected
- Likely number of visitors from outside their area
- Likely level of economic benefit to their area.
For more information, visit Community Trust South.