Provides funding to support sport and recreation infrastructure such as sports centres, playgrounds and swimming pools.
The objective of the Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program is to fund the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure to deliver outcomes for disadvantaged NSW communities including regional, remote and drought-affected areas, culturally and linguistically diverse, disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and disaster-affected communities.
Eligible to: Sporting clubs, health, government, non-government, education, community groups, others
Opening Soon!
Round 4 Opens: 04 Nov 2024 – Closes: 25 Nov 2024
Provides funding to support community infrastructure such as a multipurpose community hub or a service for an eligible community group.
The objective of the Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program is to fund the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure to deliver outcomes for disadvantaged NSW communities including regional, remote and drought-affected areas, culturally and linguistically diverse, disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and disaster-affected communities.
Eligible to: Sporting clubs, health, government, non-government, education, community groups, others
Opening Soon!
Round 4 Opens: 04 Nov 2024 – Closes: 25 Nov 2024
Funds large scale sport and recreation infrastructure projects where the total project cost exceeds $500,000 and may require an implementation period of between one and three years.
The purpose of the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund is to provide financial assistance to community groups and local governments to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation.
Eligible to: Government, non-government, community groups, sporting clubs
Applications closes at 11:59, Monday 30 September 2024
Provides funding to improve, develop and maintain Community Facilities, with preference provided to Council community-leased facilities.
The Community Facility Category aims to deliver outcomes in alignment with Brisbane Vision 2031, which plans for the future of the city.
Eligible to: Non-government, community groups, sporting clubs, education, health
Applications closes at 11:59, Monday 16 September 2024
Provides funding to culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in WA to carry out capital works projects to improve their existing facilities, provide opportunities for new facilities, and enhance services to the community.
The CCWF supports individual projects that involve maintenance, refurbishment, upgrades, or extensions of existing facilities that are used for community purposes such as cultural events, or linguistic, social and welfare activities.
Eligible to: Non-government, community groups, education, health, other
Applications closes at 11:59, Monday 23 September 2024
Supports community organisations to provide programs, services or infrastructure that reflect local needs and deliver enduring benefits for communities within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).
Eligible project costs may include those associated with:
– Constructing new or upgrading existing local community amenity or community services infrastructure; and/or
– Delivery of community programs or services.
Eligible to: Government, non-government, community groups, sporting clubs, education, health
Applications closes at 11:59, Monday 23 September 2024
Supports the delivery of major capital works programs, such as internal building refurbishments or upgrades, improving access for people with a disability, or upgrading communal meeting areas, that improve facilities used by veterans or organisations that provide support to veterans.
The Queensland Government has committed $4 million over four years for the Queensland Remembers Grants Program.
Eligible to: Non-government, community groups, health
Applications closes at 11:59, Monday 23 September 2024
Funds smart infrastructure, technology and upgrades that support future industry focused collaborative projects.
The fund provides grants for the establishment of infrastructure and the acquisition of plant and equipment — including digital infrastructure and upgrades that support future industry-focused collaborative projects.
Eligible to: Non-government, businesses
Applications closes at 11:59, Thursday 26 September 2024
Funds large scale sport and recreation infrastructure projects where the total project cost exceeds $500,000 and may require an implementation period of between one and three years.
The purpose of the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund is to provide financial assistance to community groups and local governments to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation.
Eligible to: Government, non-government, community groups, sporting clubs
Applications closes at 11:59, Monday 30 September 2024
Provides financial assistance to community groups and local governments to develop sports floodlighting infrastructure.
The program aims to maintain or increase participation in sport and recreation with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities.
Eligible to: Government, non-government, community groups, sporting clubs
Applications closes at 11:59, Monday 30 September 2024
Provides funding to assist regional football and netball clubs, associations and umpiring organisations to upgrade and develop facilities in rural, regional and outer metropolitan locations.
Projects eligible for funding include developing new sports ovals and courts or redeveloping existing ones to increase capacity, inclusion, and safety.
Eligible to: Government, sporting clubs
Applications closes at 11:59, Monday 30 September 2024
Funds small refurbishments and refurbishments to early learning facilities.
The Building Blocks Improvement stream offers grants to help kindergartens refurbish or renovate early childhood buildings and facilities, and purchase information technology to assist the delivery of educational programs and service administration.
Eligible to: Government, non-government, community groups, education
Applications closes at 11:59, Wednesday 02 October 2024
The Growing Regions Program will run over 3 years from 2024-25 to 2026-27 and will provide investment in community-focused infrastructure which creates and enhances amenity, liveability and social cohesion throughout regional Australia.
Drives regional economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout rural and regional areas of Australia.
Eligible to: Government, non-government, community groups, sporting clubs, others
Applications closes at 11:59, Thursday 10 October 2024
Supports the construction and refurbishment of men’s sheds, which are important places for men to make social connections and actively participate in their local communities.
The program aims to increase the number of men getting involved and the variety of activities provided by men’s sheds.
Eligible to: Government, non-government, community groups, health, others
Applications closes at 11:59, Wednesday 16 October 2024
Enhances the capacity of facilities and football infrastructure for all user groups, from state to local grassroots venues.
The creation of this Fund will enable SANFL, AFL and State Government to achieve the shared strategic vision of creating welcoming facilities, particularly through provision of all gender changerooms for players, officials and umpires, as well as maximising venue capacities by improving quality of ovals, lighting and supporting infrastructure.
Eligible to: Government, non-government, education, community groups, sporting clubs, other
Round 2 Opens: 01 Aug 2024 – Closes: 31 Dec 2024
Round 3 Opens: 01 Aug 2025 – Closes: 31 Dec 2025
Supports projects that are time-sensitive and strategically significant for a priority industry or location.
The $110 million Regional Investment Activation Fund (RIAF) will co-invest with eligible entities on catalytic projects that will deliver significant economic, social and/or environmental benefits for a priority industry or location.
Eligible to: Non-Government, businesses, other
Applications closes at 11:59, Tuesday 31 December 2024
Assists not-for-profit sport and active recreation organisations with the clean-up, repair or replacement of equipment or facilities directly damaged by an eligible disaster event and to re-establish activities.
Eligible organisations can apply for a minimum of $20,000 (GST exclusive) up to a maximum of $1 million (GST exclusive) for each eligible project site subject to funding availability.
Eligible to: Government, non-government, education, community groups, sporting clubs
Applications closes at 11:59, Friday 31 January 2025
Supports community-based welfare projects.
Over the past years we have seen a significant increase in Disaster funding requests as our nation has been impacted in many ways through fire, flood, drought, cyclones etc. Impact has been seen by individuals through to whole communities and the Australian Lions Foundation has provided support funding to assist ways to match the needs.
Eligible to: Community groups, other
Applications close: Ad hoc ongoing
The Community Place Based Grants program provides funding for the development and delivery of co-designed, place based structured holiday and out-of-school activity programs in the Kimberley, Goldfields, Pilbara and Gascoyne regions.
The program includes a process to work with local government, Aboriginal leaders and service organisations, to embed sport and recreation in community-led activities and events that target vulnerable and at-risk youth and their families.
The aim is to fund programs for multiple years to ensure a consistent quality approach to programs to get traction, build capacity and have a collective impact.
Eligible to: Non-Government, government, community groups, sporting clubs
Applications close: Ad hoc ongoing
Provides funding for projects that create additional infrastructure capacity for funded Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs by building new or expanding existing infrastructure.
The Building Blocks Grants Program has replaced the Children’s Facilities Capital Program and Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program as the Victorian Government’s investment vehicle through which funding support for existing and growing demand for Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten infrastructure is allocated. This will mean the sector can more easily navigate the options available when seeking state co-investment in their facilities.
Eligible to: Government, education
Applications close: Ad hoc ongoing
This investment has been bolstered by the commitment of additional funding to the ACIF via the Grassroots Cricket Fund (GCF) of $1 million for 2023/24. The GCF is a partnership between the Australian Cricketers’ Association and Cricket Australia, with the funding being contributed by Australian cricketers to support cricket in local communities.
The ACIF is open to all clubs, associations, schools, councils and cricket facility managers, acknowledging the important role that these partners play in providing facilities for community cricket across Australia.
Eligible to: Non-Government, government, community groups, education, sporting clubs, other
Applications close: Each State and Territory Association varies
Supports local organisations, charities and projects that address areas of need in the Newcastle community.
The focus of the Programme is to:
– Deliver value back to the Newcastle community – particularly portside suburbs
– Address a specific need or opportunity within the community to contribute to the overall sustainability of the region
– Deliver benefit to many people (not just individuals)
– Build capacity, skills and/or knowledge within organisations or groups.
Eligible to: Non-Government, community groups, education, sporting clubs
Applications close: Ad hoc
Bowls Australia is committed to redirecting one-hundred per cent of all sums raised back to those clubs in need, who are able to access monies from the fund via an application process.
Applications for the Bowls Disaster Relief Fund are open for clubs who have been affected by recent natural disasters:
Eligible to: Bowling clubs
Applications close: Ad hoc
Provides access to funding for the development of sustainable, functional, inclusive and fit-for-purpose active recreation and sport facilities that meet the current and future needs of the South Australian community.
The Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program will assist eligible organisations to develop infrastructure that directly addresses demonstrated need and supports participation through the rational development of good quality projects.
Eligible to: Government, non-government. education, health, community groups. sporting clubs, other
