Clubs are encouraged to apply for funding under the Local Sports Grant Program, which could provide up to $20,000 towards the costs of delivering their programs and developing members’ skills.
Aimed at supporting grassroots sporting clubs and associations, the grant money can be used for programs that increase participation, to host events, and improve or enhance access and facilities.
Applications are open until 1 pm, Monday 27 November 2023.
A FREE information session will be held on Tuesday 7 November 2023 for clubs to find out more about the application process and eligibility criteria. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions.
The key objectives of the Program align to the Office of Sport Strategic Plan with the specific objectives to:
- Increase regular and on-going participation in sport.
- Increase participation opportunities for unrepresented groups including women and girls, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, First Nations peoples and LGBTQIA+ people.
- Reduce barriers and improve access to participation in sport.
- Assist sport clubs to provide quality experiences to their members and meet community needs. Increase financial sustainability and improve facilities of community level sporting clubs.
Applications must clearly demonstrate an identified need for the project and articulate how the project outcomes will be achieved. Specifically, applications should demonstrate how the project will address at least one of the above objectives.
Up to $4.65 million is available in 2023/24 to support sporting clubs and associations across NSW with $50,000 available in each electorate and grants of up to $20,000 available for individual projects.
Key dates
Applications close – 1 pm, Monday 27 November 2023
Outcomes advised – April 2024 onwards
FREE Information session – 7 – 7.45 pm, Tuesday 7 November 2023 (How to join information will be provided when you register)
The information session will cover key information from the Program Guidelines including:
- Open and closing dates
- Program objectives
- Eligibility requirements and application process
- Opportunity to ask questions
