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Discover the options available to help boost your sport, active recreation and play goals.
Applications are now open for the Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa. Major Fund and Fast Fund. Submit your Major Fund applications by 5pm Friday, 5 September 2025.
Click Funding Sources below to see all options, including scholarships, and apply.
Latest News & Media Releases
Māori Football Aotearoa inspires tamariki at Whakarewarewa School
Sport Bay of Plenty joined Māori Football Aotearoa (MFA), WaiBOP Football, and local partners in delivering an inspiring football experience to the tamariki, staff, and whānau of Whakarewarewa School recently.
Tai Tōrua Whakatāne: Enabling positive change through health & PE
Primary and intermediate educators from the Eastern Bay of Plenty have connected around inclusive health and physical education practises thanks to a recent professional learning and development workshop.
Anne’s Journey: Staying strong through strength and balance
In 2024, Anne’s journey took a turn when she injured her knee. Despite her injury, Anne remained committed to her health. She continued attending the Matatā classes, adapting by doing the exercises seated. The class is designed to help people aged 65 and over reduce their risk of falls through simple, effective exercises.
Have your say on the Online Casino Gambling Bill
Nearly 50 National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) and Regional Sports Trusts (RSTs) have come together to form a collective sport voice in response to the proposed Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill. We need your help to protect the funding that keeps our clubs, competitions, and community programmes alive.
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