PNZ Bupa Inclusive Para Sport Grant
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) and Bupa have partnered to support sport and community organisations to promote and deliver inclusive Para sport opportunities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
The PNZ Bupa Inclusive Para Sport Grant programme aims to increase participation and inclusion opportunities for participants in Para sport, while strengthening pathways that may identify future Paralympic potential.
Objective of the grant
- Increase participation in Para sport across Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Reduce barriers for potential and existing participants in Para sport including fostering inclusive, sustainable and supportive environments.
- Strengthen pathways for participants and coaches in Para sport from community to Paralympic level.
- Build capability within the sport sector.
- Enhance wellbeing and social inclusion.
- New Zealanders attitudes towards disability have been positively changed.
Who can apply?
Applications are invited from the following organisation types:
- National Sports Organisations (NSOs) / National Disability Sports Organisations (NDSOs)
- Regional Disability Sports Organisations (RDSOs)
- Community sport organisations including clubs or associations
- Other organisations linked to providing Para sport opportunities, disability education and awareness
What can be funded?
Applications must clearly show that the proposed initiative or project supports the objectives of the PNZ Bupa Inclusive Para Sport Grant programme.
Examples of initiatives or projects that could be funded include (but are not limited to):
- Pilots involving collaboration between one or more NSO, RDSO, club, community or education organisation;
- Inclusive coaching workshops increasing Para sport literacy, adaptability and experience;
- Try Para Sport day/sessions targeting participants not actively involved in Para sport;
- Para sport activity day/sessions led by trained coaches, with ongoing mentoring support;
- Inclusive sport day that includes disabled and non-disabled students promoting disability awareness and inclusive practices;
- Small equipment grants for adaptive equipment linked to an initiative or project.
Allocated grant funding can be utilised to cover costs in (one or more of) the following areas:
Para sport initiative or project delivery (e.g. operating costs, venue and/or equipment hire).
- Equipment (only when it is needed as part of the initiative or project, not for individual use).
- Officials and coaches where these are required for delivery of the initiative or project.
- Staff who will deliver the initiative or project, where they are not already funded from other sources.
Got questions?
PNZ will be hosting a drop-in information session to support potential applicants for the PNZ Bupa Inclusive Para Sport Grant on Monday 22 June at 12pm.
If you have any questions that have not been answered on this page or the Application Guidelines below, then register your interest below.
How to apply
Applications must be completed no later than 15 July 2026 at 5pm.
To apply, read the application guidelines below and hit Apply Now to fill out the application form.
