The Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund (SRFIF) was established to support the development of sport and recreation facilities that create the opportunity for more Aucklanders to participate in and benefit from sport and recreation.
The Long-term Plan 2024 – 2034 allocated $150 million over 10 years, with an additional $35 million of funding over three years (FY26-FY28), making a total SRFIF budget of $185 million.
The fund provides grant investment to non-council facility projects that:
- address sport and recreation infrastructure shortfalls
- respond to changing participation preferences
- deliver value-for-money by leveraging third-party investment
- help Aucklanders to live healthy, active lives.
The fund delivers on objective 9 of Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy - Deliver a fit for purpose, future proofed facility network that makes the most of what we have.
Please read through the Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund Guidelines before completing this form.
- The application period opens 9:00am Monday 25 May 2026
- The application period closes 11:59pm Friday 19 June 2026
By submitting this information you consent to information provided, being shared with Auckland Council departments, Sport NZ, Aktive, Regional Sports Trusts and third-party funders.
All applications must be submitted online using this form. This form can be saved as you go and will autosave each time you move to a new page.
Please contact sportandrecreation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you have any questions about the fund.