The fund is open to sports clubs and school teams with young people aged between 5-18 years who need help with transport expenses to attend regular, local sporting competitions.

Please read the guidelines before submitting your application.

Applications for 2026 closed on Monday 20 April.

Please check back for information of further funding rounds.

For more information, please contact:

Mackenzie District Council,

PO Box 52,
Main Street, Fairlie 7949

Phone: (03) 685 9010
Email: grants@mackenzie.govt.nz