Facility grant program now open

Last year, 25 of our clubs and associations and 19 local councils received over $1.5 million dollars in these grants for football facility projects in NSW.
While many of those grants were for between $10 and $30k, several of our clubs received grants of over $50k and $70k and two received $100k for their projects!
So, here is your chance to apply for a facility project grant or approach your local Council about applying for a facility project grant that will benefit your club in 2011.
Please read the following information and click on the links provided. 
All applications must be lodged by 5pm on 15 April 2011.
About the program
The primary focus of this program is to assist with the funding for the development of local and regional level sport and recreation facilities. The aim of this program is to increase the availability, standard and quality of sport and recreation facilities in NSW.
What are the objectives of this program?
?           Increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport, recreation or structured physical activity in a sustainable manner.
?           Improve access for people from groups that traditionally find it difficult to access sport.
?           Improve safety at sport and recreation facilities.
?           Develop environmentally sustainable sport and recreation facilities.
?           Assist people from identified groups that face barriers to participating in sport and recreation
Who can apply?
?           NSW incorporated, community based not-for-profit organisations
?           NSW Local Government Authorities operating under the Local Government Act (1993)
What level of funding is available?
?           Grants are available from $500 – $200,000
Note: Grant amount requested cannot be more than 50 percent of the project cost. Organisational contribution can include voluntary labour. It is expected that the applicant will cover any administration costs incurred with the project.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted via the online system.
When can I apply?
The Sport and Recreation facility grant program is now open and you can start to prepare your application now. The online application system will become available 9am, 3rd March 2011.
Applications close 5pm, 15 April 2011.
For more information and ensure you meet eligibility criteria and understand the application requirements, please download and read the guidelines available on Sport and Recreation’s website.

For more information:
Communities NSW
Sport and Recreation
Phone 13 13 02
www.dsr.nsw.gov.au

You can also visit Football NSW’s Grants and Funding site by clicking here.