Rider Grants

Due to the overwhelming response, all available funds for rider grants has now been fully allocated this year.   While we are no longer accepting new applications, we take great pride in having supported our riders and their global travel to events.

 We look forward to continuing to support our riders in the future.

Applying for Grant Funding

The Board of Motorcycling New Zealand had placed a hold on all funding until they had confirmed the 2024 budget.  We are pleased to advise $15,000 has been budgeted for the 2024 financial year (1 Jan to 31 Dec).    The closing date for rider grants for the first period of the year has been extended to the 20^th March 2024, all other dates listed below will remain the same.

Clubs are the first point of call for riders who need financial support. While the club itself is unlikely to have grant funding available, it has the ability to help riders with fundraising activities and funding applications. After these avenues are exhausted, the club can make an application to MNZ on behalf of the rider.

The MNZ Board sets aside a pool of funding from the annual budget for rider grants each year. Grants are allocated four times a year and applications must be complete and received by the 20th of these months – February, May, August and October – to be considered at the following meeting of the Board.

To apply for funding, please complete the Rider Grant Application Form. Ideally the club (or nominated representative) and the rider will complete the application together. Please note riders can not apply for funding without the support of their club.

Outcome:

The Board’s decision on funding applications will be addressed to the club applying for the funding and the rider will also be notified. If the application is successful, the grant will be paid to the club, which in turn will pay it to the rider.

Retrospective Applications:

Historical events (ie any which have already happened) are not eligible for MNZ grant funding. Clubs and riders need to submit applications allowing enough lead-time for it to be processed, considered and a final decision made.