Rider Grants
Motorcycling New Zealand Grants
Motorcycling New Zealand wishes to celebrate achievement, recognise talent and encourage future participation through positive role models. Supporting emerging and elite athletes, to reach their potential inspires others to participate and to be physically active.
Our rider grants programme aim is to support riders in competing internationally, helping them gain experience and exposure while fostering their development.
The value of the rider grants varies depending on the location and level of competition and range from $525 for training through to $2,500 for a World Championship season.
The total fund: $20,000 for the 2025 financial year
Apply: Funding will be allocated quarterly, and each quarter’s applications close as follows:
– 31 March
– 30 June
– 30 September
– 30 November
What we fund:
- Events or Championship series that are listed on the FIM calendar
- An Australian Championship event (that may not be listed on the FIM calendar)
- A training event that will enhance your progression in the sport
Consideration of application:
Consideration will be given to those who hold a current MNZ licence and have held a MNZ licence for the past three years.
Indicative funding values:
- Training that is not available in New Zealand: up to $750
- Australian Championship: up to $1,250
- Events on the FIM calendar: up to $1,750
- World Championship: up to $2,500
Note: the amount awarded is at the discretion of the Board with the above amounts being indicative only.
Applications:
Applications must be submitted through the online application form. The application should include all the requested information and the following additional documents:
- Letter of support from the affiliated club of which the applicant is a member, detailing the support (if any) provided to the applicant.
- A one-page resume summarising the applicants racing history over the past three years, which should support the application.
- Information regarding both on-track and off-track support that you might be receiving.
- Any additional details that demonstrate the applicant’s character and presentation, to further strengthen your application.
Once received, we will carry out an initial review of your application to make sure you can apply and then staff review your application to help the Board make an informed decision on your application.
We may also contact you to ask further questions about your application.
If your application is successful, the email will outline the amount approved and any funding conditions.
If your application is unsuccessful, the email will outline the reasons for your application being declined.
Successful applicants will need to acknowledge MNZ in their social media presence (if they have one), and where possible, subject to contract negotiations, place a MNZ logo on their riding gear and motorcycle. They must also provide a report within one month of completing the event for which the funding was awarded. We will post your report under our ‘rider grants’ section of our website.