Providing funding that makes it better and easier for Invercargill residents to participate in sport, active recreation and play.

Funding now open!

What can you apply for?


Programme delivery - costs involved in delivering new or expanded opportunities for sport, active recreation and play initiatives. Includes costs such as venue hire, equipment,transport to event, and staff/volunteer costs

Age range: All ages. Up to $4,000

Volunteers/Officials - projects improving the quality of physical activity opportunities. Includes, but is not limited to, volunteer and paid staff training and development, co-design activities, and club development.

Age range: All age. Up to $2000.

Travel - up to $200 to support individuals based in Invercargill. Up to $500 to contribute towards teams. Individuals and teams must not be professional or part of a national team.

All ages.

Accessibility - resources for individuals who face financial difficulties. May include equipment and clothing, membership fees and transport costs. Applied for through Regional Sports Organisations, community groups or social agencies. Up to $200 per individual.

Age range: 5 to 25-years-old​​​​​​​



Higher priority will be given to applications that:

  • Help people struggling to participate or currently missing out
  • Are from organisations supporting high deprivation communities

Funding round opening and closing dates​​​​​​​

  • February 10 - February 28, 2025

For any questions or enquiries please call Mihiterina Frazer-Hita on 03 211 2150 or email activecommunities@activesouthland.co.nz