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2026 grant recipients

Published on
May 17, 2026
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We're thrilled to announce our eight grant recipients for 2026!

Emerging Athlete Grant
(supported by Withiel Fund)
  • Nick Palmer
  • Maddie Wilson
  • Anthony Barmes

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Main Grant
  • Briana Stephenson
  • Lauren Bruce
  • Tiaan Whelpton
  • Alison Andrews-Paul
  • Max Attwell

We'll be contributing towards expenses relating to preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and/or campaigns to qualify for the World Championships in 2027.

Click here to read more information about these inspiring athletes.

“I am incredibly grateful to receive an Aotearoa Athletics Trust Grant this year. One of the biggest, unspoken challenges of being an athlete at this level is the associated financial stress, so AAT's support eases that burden and allows me to focus on performing well in Europe this year. What they are doing for athletics in NZ is incredibly valuable - not only reducing the financial strain on self funded athletes, but also showing their belief in our journeys.” Briana Stephenson

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