Local Sport Grant Program Opens

Office of Sport – Sport and Recreation are now accepting applications for the Local Sport Grant Program.
The grant opened up on Monday 26 September and will close on Friday 11 November, 2016. This is another fantastic opportunity for football clubs/associations/zones across NSW to apply for funding and continue to build and strengthen their organisation. 

The aim of the program is to:

·         Increase regular and on-going participation in sport or structured physical activity

·         Address barriers to participation in sport or structured physical activity

·         Assist sport clubs provide quality service to their members.

About the Program
The Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport and active recreation.
There are four (4) project types within the Program, these being:

1.     Sport Development

2.     Community Sport Events

3.     Sport Access

4.     Facility Development.

Organisations can apply for one project per project type. Note than no more than $25,000 can be allocated to one organisation across the 4 project types in a financial year.
How much is available?
Each state member has a total of $50,000 to be allocated for successful projects within each NSW electorate.
The maximum amounts available are:

·         Sport Development – $2,000

·         Community Sport Events – $5,000

·         Sport Access – $5,000

·         Facility Development – $20,000

The minimum amount available is $250 for all project types with the exception being for facility development which has a minimum request of $1,000.

Who is eligible?

·         Incorporated, not-for-profit grassroots sports clubs.

·         Applications from Licenced Sporting Clubs may be considered providing the project directly benefits the sport and not the licenced premises.

·         Applications may be considered from Sport Clubs associated with a school, church or university providing they are an incorporated not for profit club in their own right.

Types of eligible projects

1.     Sport Development Projects

·         Training programs for coaches, volunteers, club administrator’s. e.g. coaching accreditation course.

2.     Community Sport Events

·         Events that promote participation in sport and physical activity. E.g. club could host a specific event/tournament.

3.     Sport Access

·         Costs associated with overcoming a barrier to participation in sport. E.g. subsidised registration fees for members, uniforms or equipment.

·         Subsidised travel costs to assist athletes under the age of 18 years

4.     Facility Development

·         Enhance existing facilities, e.g. fencing, floodlighting, drainage, irrigation

·         Amenity upgrades, e.g. change rooms, canteens, toilets, etc.

·         Construction of a new facility

·         Projects MUST have development approval (DA) from Council or demonstrate that a DA is NOT required.

·         Must have land owners consent

Costs/Projects not funded

Examples include :

·         Staff wages

·         Medical equipment

·         Insurance costs

·         Projects that have commenced

·         Travel to destinations outside of NSW

·         See an expanded list of ineligible projects at www.sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/localsport

Applications for all project types must clearly demonstrate an identified need for the project and articulate how the project outcomes will be achieved. It is crucial that organisations read the grant Guidelines prior to applying for the grant.
How to Apply
There are six steps in the application process:

1.     Visit the grants website: https://sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/localsport   read the information about the grant program and determine if you are eligible. Download or print the Guidelines

2.     Read the Guidelines to familiarise yourself with the program requirements and determine your application project type

3.     Register your organisation (only if not already registered in the on-line system)

4.     Register your project

5.     Complete the application

6.     Submit the application by the closing date/time.

Contact/Additional Information
For further information on the Local Sport Grant Program please contact Sport and Recreation:

·         Phone: 13 13 02

·         Email:   grantsunit@sport.nsw.gov.au

·         Web:    https://sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/localsport

Alternatively contact the Football NSW Facilities unit for any guidance with the grant or facility development.
P: 1300 213 771
E: danielr@footballfacilities.com.au