Deadline: 31-Aug-20
The Tasmanian Government is currently seeking applications for the COVID-19 Sport and Recreation Grants Program Tranche 2.
Consistent with the Government’s intention to keep Tasmanians in work, where possible, and to ensure these sports can continue once the public health advice enables this to occur, the Government announced $2 million in grants for the sport sector to be administered through the Communities, Sport and Recreation (CSR) Division of Communities Tasmania.
Tranche 2 of this funding will provide sport and active recreation clubs and associations with grants of up to $3 000 to assist with hygiene and equipment purchases to comply with the relevant Return to Play plan.
Funding Information
- Applicants are eligible to apply for up to $3 000 in funding.
- There is just over $900 000 funding available under this program.
- Organizations will be funded on a ‘first-in’ basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- This grant program is open to Tasmanian sport and active recreation clubs.
- In addition, applicant organizations must be:
- an incorporated, not-for-profit organization; or
- a not-for-profit company registered under company law;
- and be:
- affiliated to a State/National Sporting Organisation recognized by Sport Australia; or
- affiliated to an organization funded as a State Active Recreation Provider (SARP) under Communities, Sport and Recreation’s State Sport and Recreation Grants Program.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Local government authorities (LGAs);
- State Sporting Organisations;
- State or Australian Government agencies;
- political organizations;
- individuals / Sole Traders;
- educational institutions, including parents and friends’ associations;
- private or commercial enterprises registered under company law; and
- organizations that currently have a grant administered by CSR with overdue reporting and/or outstanding acquittal obligations
Eligible Projects
- Eligible projects include the purchase of equipment or supplies necessary to ensure a safe return to play under the organization’s COVID-19 safety or Return to Play plan.
Application Process
- Complete, sign, and date the Application Form (attached) ensuring you demonstrate how the equipment will be used and how the purchase will assist the organization to ensure a safe return to play.
- Attach proof of price for all items identified. Proof of price may include written quotations with ABN displayed, catalogs/webpages demonstrating the actual price of items or receipts for eligible items already purchased.
- Email your signed application form and scanned attachments.
For more information, visit https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr/Grants/covid-19-sport-and-recreation-grants-program
