Rural Travel Fund grants

7 May 2025

Applications opened on Wednesday 25 March 2025 for the Rural Travel Fund. The Tararua Community Connector coordinates applications for the Tararua Rural Travel Fund on behalf of Council.

This funding comes from Sport NZ and is open to rural sport clubs and schools with young people aged between 5 and 19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport expenses to local sporting competitions.

Applications closed on 25 April 2025 and a total of 12 applicants were successful in securing a combined total of $9,500 in travel cost support for the 2025/26 year.

Organisation
Tararua College
Dannevirke Sports Club - Junior Hockey and Junior Football
Bush Senior Hockey
Dannevirke Tigers R.L.C. and Netball
Pahiatua School
Kumeroa School
Dannevirke High School
Woodville School
Bush Sports Club - Senior Rugby
Bush Junior Hockey
Huia Range School
Dannevirke Netball Club
Total grants awarded: $9,500