Sports Leaders Fund
Influencing leadership through Asia engagement
The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Sports Leaders Fund supports New Zealand sports leaders to build purposeful connections, regional insight and the cultural confidence to engage effectively across Asia’s sporting landscape.
Designed for senior sports leaders and decision makers, the Fund supports travel that deepens understanding of how sport is delivered in Asia and opens pathways for future collaboration.
Through immersive travel and knowledge exchange, the Fund helps New Zealand sports professionals develop the relationships and leadership capability needed to work more effectively with Asia.
To mark more than 100 years of sporting connections, two of the four grants offered this round will be offered to sports leaders looking to travel to India.
Applications close 16 November 2026
