GRANTS FERTILIZING GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL
This latest round has given grants totalling $82,105 that will be spread around 33 different applicants, ranging from individuals to clubs. A major focus is to provide assistance for talented young players from around New Zealand to attend National Training Centres. The current NTC-related grants of $20,000, together with $30,000 earmarked in the previous round... Read More
SUMMARY OF SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICANTS APRIL 2012
Applicant Category Federation Description Auckland Football Federation Equip Auckland Development of a “Home for Football” Grace Jale Talent Auckland direct support Western Suburbs Soccer Club Talent Capital Tournament travel and associated costs Tararua Sports Club Promote Capital Funds for coaching for “Football for Schools” Kapiti Coast United Sports Club Equip Capital Funding for apparel and... Read More
ALL WHITES WORLD CUP LEGACY LIVES ON AT GRASSROOTS
The second allocation of funds from the New Zealand Football Foundation’s endowment fund will see more than $100,000 distributed to individuals and clubs throughout the country, just a month out from the start of the All Whites first 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. While the latest grants includes money to support talented players, a significant... Read More
LIGHTS COMING BACK ON FOR FOOTBALL IN CHRISTCHURCH
Last year FIFA donated more than NZ$385,000 to the New Zealand Football Foundation specifically for allocation to earthquake-affected facilities in Christchurch. This week the recipients of this were named, with funds to be distributed as soon as final costs are known and repairs are underway. The largest allocation is $250,000 to Mainland Football for a... Read More
SUMMARY OF SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICANTS NOVEMBER 2011
Applicant Category Federation NZ Football TAL All Auckland Football Federation Coaching Auckland FootballSouth various South FC Twenty11 Res/Fac Mainland Waipuna FC Res/Fac Wai/BOP Tauranga Boys College Res/Fac Wai/BOP Central Football Coaching Central Eastland Junior FC Res/Fac Central Napier City Rovers FC Coaching Central Upper Hutt Multicultural Council teens Capital Warkworth AFC various Northern Paihia Football... Read More
GRASSROOTS NEW ZEALAND WINNERS FROM ALL WHITES’ WORLD CUP SUCCESS
The New Zealand Football Foundation, established with part of the prize money from the All Whites’ FIFA World Cup qualifying performance, is awarding over $100,000 to 30 successful applicants in its inaugural grant round. The money is going to a range of causes including paying for expert coaching, improving facilities, talent development and projects such... Read More
FOUNDATION PROMISES LONG-TERM BENEFITS
Chairman, Mark Stewart says the Foundation is committed to taking a long-term view of the game. “The success that The All Whites enjoyed at the World Cup was hard-won and it’s important that we don’t waste the opportunities it’s produced – financially and in terms of profile.” The $4 million that Football New Zealand received... Read More
APPLICATIONS TO OPEN IN APRIL 2011
“I think we can expect some very strong applications. In many ways, the Foundation is long overdue and I think people who are passionate about the future of football in New Zealand will see the opportunity to make a difference.” Mr Stewart said the Foundation had deliberately focussed of broad goals rather than specifics in... Read More