ILT and the ILT Foundation provide donations and sponsorships to a level of approximately $8 million annually to over 300 organisations during the year.
From education, health and wellbeing to recreation and the arts, we return funding that positively impacts on our community via a diverse array of organisations.
We are proudly for our community and continue to seek ways to positively impact on the lives of those of us who are lucky enough to call Invercargill home.
Continuing to support the ILT Stadium Southland/Velodrome which is a multi purpose venue, capable of hosting a wide range of events from large scale concerts to sporting events and exhibitions. Funding the construction of the Grace Street project, hockey turf and football grounds to mention just a few.
Ensuring our arts, culture and entertainment community continues to thrive through events such as ILT Art Awards, Southland Entertainment Awards, Invercargill Musical Theatre productions and the ILT Kidzone Festival. Plus adding some significant art pieces to the city such as Mia (NZ’s largest mural), touchstone Sina’s Seed and the exciting works of South Sea Spray.
Supporting the growth and development of our youth through up-to-date classroom technology, ILT Tertiary and Trade Scholarships, Enrich@ILT and our learn to swim programme. We’ve also recently invested in youth mental health services Chatbus and The Mitey Programme.
Supporting hundreds of clubs and associations who provide a variety of opportunities for our hāpori to be connected and engaged.
Assisting organisations who support the health and wellbeing of our community. For example, through donations to Diabetes Southland, Hospice Southland, Presbyterian Support Services – Family Works and Southland Help.
Everything from grassroot sport, school age representative, individual and team sports, through to being the major funder of our three main professional sports teams; the Southern Steel, the Southland Stags and the Southland Sharks.
Our team is happy to help you through this process please phone 03 211 3640.
We are proud to support the extraordinary talented athletes, artists, and cultural performers from our community who have been selected to represent Aotearoa on the national and international stage.
Our Sports, Arts and Cultural Scholarships help remove the financial barriers that can stand between passionate individuals and once in a lifetime opportunities. By assisting with participation costs, the scholarship enables recipients to pursue their dreams, showcase their talents, and proudly represent our region wherever their journey takes them.
By supporting these opportunities, we aim to help talented individuals pursue excellence, gain valuable experience on wider stages, and return to inspire and strengthen our local community.
We’re proud to stand behind the determination, dedication, and talent of those carrying the Invercargill spirit out into the world!
ILT supports talented local people selected to represent at national or international level in amateur sport, arts, and cultural activities.
The scholarship helps reduce barriers created by living in a smaller regional centre, particularly the additional travel and participation costs involved in accessing wider opportunities.
Applications must be submitted by a recognised local governing body, regional organisation, or, where no local body exists, the relevant national organisation.
Applications from individuals will be referred to their local governing body as funds cannot be not paid directly to individuals.
As a general guide, the funding levels are:
Where teams, groups, or multiple applicants attend the same event, ILT may apply a group allocation, request prioritisation from the endorsing organisation, or adjust grant amounts to ensure fair and sustainable distribution of funding.
Final funding decisions remain at ILT discretion and are subject to available funds.
If you’d like to apply, please have your local governing body fill out the below form our your behalf.
Sports Arts Cultural Scholarship Application
Then email it through to ilt@ilt.co.nz
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or process, please don’t hestiate to reach out to the team through the above email or call 211 3726
Our Tertiary Scholarship Programme has supported over 900 Invercargill students since its launch in 2007, with a total investment exceeding $5 million.
Each year, up to 65 of the city’s most promising students are selected to receive this scholarship, providing $2,000 annually for three years of full-time undergraduate study.
The selection process is rigorous, with candidates assessed on academic performance, community involvement, and future aspirations by an independent panel. This ensures that recipients not only excel in their studies but are also committed to making a positive impact on their community.
ILT Tertiary Scholarship Applications for study in 2026 are now closed.
Below is a list of grants allocated by ILT over the past year:
Allocated 30 April 2026 – Download
Allocated 12 March 2026- Download
Allocated 12 February 2026 – Download
Allocated 18 December 2025 – Download
Allocated 21 November 2025 – Download
Allocated 30 October 2025 – Download
Allocated 2 October 2025 – Download
Allocated 27 August 2025 – Download
Allocated 31 July 2025 – Download
Allocated 26 June 2025 – Download
Allocated 29 May 2025 – Download
For the full grant schedule from previous years please refer to the relevant Year in Review or Annual Report on the About Us page.
