Deadline: 1-May-23
The Asia New Zealand Foundation is accepting applications for the Community Sports Fund to provide funding for community groups travelling to Asia to engage in cultural activities.
What's Covered?
- Funding can go towards transporation, tickets, entry fees, food and accommodation (at the discretion of the Foundation).
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The following is a list of some suggested activities:
- Visit a cultural site, such a shrine, museum or gallery
- Attend a sporting event
- Attend a festival
- Participate in a craft-making workshop
Funding Information
- Applicants can apply for up to $7,000.
Eligibility Criteria
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Community Sports funding is available for:
- non-professional sports people only
- athletes aged 14 and over
- New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
- The main criteria for travelling to Asia must be to participate, train, upskill or officiate in sport.
Terms and Conditions
- Sports groups receiving funds are required to extend their itinerary while in asia beyond the sports activity and experience the culture of the host nation.
- Groups must be given approval to travel by their NSO (National Sport Organisation).
- There will be several options where you can acknowledge the Foundation’s support, prior, during and on return, these will be discussed with the successful recipients.
- Successful applicants will be required to agree to the standard terms and conditions for Asia New Zealand Foundation funding recipients.
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Foundation funding recipients are expected to:
- provide a 500-600 word article for the Asia New Zealand Foundation website, including photos (to be submitted while undertaking the trip or within two weeks of completion).
- submit a report on their experience accounting for how the funding was spent (further details will be provided to successful applicants)
- seek opportunities to share their experience on return to New Zealand
- remain engaged with the Asia New Zealand Foundation
For more information, visit Community Sports Funding.