Deadline: 6-Dec-21
The ACT Government has announced the Capital Assistance Program to provide financial assistance for capital developments to sport and recreation facilities that will assist to increase community access and participation opportunities in sport and physical recreation activity in the ACT.
Objective
- The primary objective of the CAP is to provide financial assistance to eligible sport and physical recreation organisations for capital developments that will support participation in active lifestyles through the delivery of quality programs and services for the benefit of the Canberra community.
Funding Information
All organisations must be aware of the following funding parameters:
- organisations can apply for a maximum of $250,000 and a minimum of $1,000 in funding to any single application under the CAP;
- in consultation with Sport and Recreation consideration may be given to providing a three year funding commitment to any one capital works project;
- any requirement for match funding (dollar for dollar) or otherwise is at the Territory’s discretion however all organisations must demonstrate a financial commitment to the project;
- the organisations financial contribution towards the project must be exclusive of GST; and
- organisations must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to commence and complete the project.
Outcomes
The intended outcomes of the CAP are to:
- develop Sport and Recreation facilities that will assist to increase community access and participation opportunities in sport and physical recreation activity in the ACT;
- Enhance sports infrastructure to ensure amenities are female friendly;
- enhance health and well-being through active participation in sport and
- physical recreation;
- maximise and broaden access to Sport and Recreation facilities in the ACT;
- encourage the development of practical, multi-functional, energy and water efficient, low maintenance facilities that are not harmful to the environment;
- encourage a planned and innovative approach in the development of Sport and Recreation facilities in the ACT; and
- improve the storage, security and safety capability of existing facilities in the ACT.
Eligibility Criteria
Any organisation applying for funding under the CAP must:
- provide a minimum of one quote (preferably two) outlining all costs associated with the proposed capital development;
- be a not for profit organisation;
- be incorporated in the ACT under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991, or a company registered under the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth) with its principal place of business in the ACT;
- deliver programs within the ACT;
- have current Public Liability Insurance coverage to a minimum level of $10,000,000;
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN);
- be registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) if applicable (if turnover is greater than $150,000 per annum);
- have compliance requirements under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 up to date; and
- have satisfactorily acquitted all previous grants provided by Sport and Recreation (except for current year’s funding), including financial acquittals for any other ACT Government agency grant.
- Have, if named in an application to the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse and having been assessed as having the financial capacity to join the Scheme, joined the Scheme.
For more information, visit https://www.sport.act.gov.au/grants/sport-and-recreation-grants-program/capital-assistance-program-cap