Community Support & Grants
Powerball Hub contributes to community initiatives throughout New Zealand through grant funding and charitable programmes. Each ticket helps support local projects across the country.
Working With Local Communities
Participation in Powerball Hub contributes to a range of community projects across New Zealand. A share of ticket revenue is directed toward grants supporting sports, arts, community services, and environmental programmes.
Since launch, funding has been allocated to initiatives throughout Aotearoa, supporting practical outcomes and locally led projects.
Key Funding Areas
Grants supporting sports facilities, equipment purchases, training programmes, and local events that encourage physical activity across age groups.
Support for cultural programmes, community festivals, creative workshops, and initiatives reflecting Māori and Pasifika heritage.
Funding for community centres, youth initiatives, senior services, and programmes that strengthen local support networks.
Grant Types
Community Gardens
Support for local garden projects focused on sustainability, food access, and neighbourhood involvement.
Youth Initiatives
Funding for education support, mentoring, and structured activities for young people.
Environmental Action
Assistance for conservation projects, planting programmes, and local environmental education.
Sports Facilities
Funding for facility improvements, equipment, and coaching resources for community clubs.
Arts Programmes
Support for creative projects, festivals, and cultural activities reflecting local diversity.
Health & Wellbeing
Funding for wellbeing services, mental health programmes, and community health initiatives.
Community Facilities
Larger grants supporting construction, refurbishment, or major upgrades of shared facilities.
Heritage Projects
Assistance for preservation and restoration of sites with cultural or historical significance.
Regional Development
Targeted support for regional infrastructure, tourism, and community-led development.
Rural Communities
Funding for services and facilities supporting rural and remote communities.
Apply for Funding
Registered charities, community organisations, and sports clubs across New Zealand are invited to apply for grant funding for eligible projects.
Submit a Grant ApplicationProject Examples
Contributing Through Participation
Playing Powerball Hub contributes to funding for community initiatives across New Zealand. Ticket revenue helps support projects with practical local outcomes.