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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
Systems approach sees increase in rangatahi school sport participation
Rangatahi participation in physical activity through schools is increasing thanks to the collective efforts of Sport Bay of Plenty, school sport coordinators and directors, and regional sport organisations.
Women on Whitewater Camp empowers female paddlers to overcome fear and build confidence
Over a weekend in March, twelve women came together to paddle the Kaituna and Rangitaiki rivers, embracing new challenges, building confidence, and forming strong connections.
Season Design initiative aims to transform sporting landscape
The newly implemented Season Design initiative is poised to reimagine youth sport in the Bay of Plenty region by fostering unprecedented collaboration between key stakeholders who help to shape the sporting landscape across our region.
Green Prescription programme delivering big returns for Bay of Plenty
A recent national evaluation of Health NZ’s Green Prescription programme has underscored its immense return on investment and effectiveness as a primary care intervention.
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