Big dollars for sports clubs

Sport and recreation groups in Mahurangi are being encouraged to apply for funding under a new contestable fund from Auckland Council.

Council is putting aside $150 million over 10 years for its Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund (SRFIF).

For next year’s funding round, which is open now for applications, $13.4 million will be available for planning and development of sport and recreation facilities.

Active Communities acting general manager Dave Stewart says the fund looks to address sport and recreation infrastructure shortfalls and respond to changing preferences by Aucklanders.

“Its focus is on creating the best outcomes for the community while ensuring value for investment is achieved, while getting Aucklanders, especially tamariki, more active,” Stewart says.

The SRFIF is 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.

Applications for Stage 1 close on January 31, with Stage 2 applications to be invited on March 10 next year.

Funding decisions will be made by the relevant Governing Body committee next September. 

To discuss a proposal or for any questions about the process, contact sportandrecreation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

The full eligibility criteria and funding priorities are explained in the Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund Guidelines, which can be read here.