Support For Otago's Elite Athletes

The Skeggs Foundation was founded in 1993 with the specific aim of providing financial assistance to elite Otago athletes, helping them to attain their goals and to offset disadvantages of geographic location.

The Foundation makes grants to athletes in March and September each year.

Grants are funded from money raised through the Skeggs Foundation Mobil fuel card.  By choosing to use this card our supporters enable the Foundation to fund Otago athletes, and also enjoy the personal benefits of having one.

The Foundation has contributed more than $2 million to hundreds of athletes, from more than 60 sports, to allow them to pursue their goals.

Among the athletes the Foundation has supported are All Black captains, Silver Ferns captains, Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes, and many national champions… the list of sporting talent is impressive.

How To Support The Skeggs Foundation 

You can support the work of The Skeggs Foundation by choosing to use our Mobil fuel card.  As well as contributing to the support of our Otago athletes you will enjoy:

• One convenient monthly fuel bill.
• No credit card fees (a transaction fee of 17c per purchase applies).
• All cards have a pin number for your security.
• Dunedin based customer support.
• Discounts are very competitive on fuel purchases.

For more information on applying for a Skeggs Foundation Mobil fuel card, or to check out the latest discounted pricing, contact Julia Clifford on 03 474 6366 or 0800 776 786, or you can email her This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

How To Apply For A Grant

Athletes may apply for a grant in March and September of each year. You can download the application form at the bottom of this page or contact Sport Otago on either 03 474 6350 (or 0800 776 786 outside Dunedin) to have one sent to you. All applicants require the endorsement of their Regional Sporting Organisation before they will be considered.

With the co-operation of the Otago Community Trust the Foundation also operates a grant scheme for elite coaches. The Foundation has provided over $400,000 in assistance to coaches since its inception.

Applications must be received by Sport Otago, or at one of the regional offices by 5pm on 20 March or 20 September. Late applications will not be considered.

To be eligible for a grant the applicant must be available to represent Otago if selected by their Regional Sporting Body. While any athlete or coach may apply to the Skeggs Foundation, preference will be given to those with international or high national achievements.

Please refer to the pdf files below for the application forms.

Skeggs Athlete Application Form

Skeggs Coach and Officials Application Form

All grant recipients will be required to provide a report to the Trustees to be eligible to receive further funding in the future. Recipients may also be required to attend functions, provide images for promotional purposes or give other support to the Foundation that enables it to achieve its goals.

Please refer to the pdf files below for the reporting forms.

Athlete Reporting Form

Coach Reporting Form