Deadline: 6-Sep-21
Applications are now open for the Improving the Playing Field Grants Program to recognise the importance of sport and recreation and is committed to assisting the sector to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will also assist in supporting the building and construction industry and local jobs.
Improving the Playing Field offers financial assistance to upgrade amenities at sporting facilities around Tasmania, allowing them to cater for all participants. In 2020-21, $5 million was available through the program. In 2021-22 the funding pool has been increased to $10 million.
Funding Information
- There is $10 million in funding available under this program in 2021-22. Applicants can apply for funding of between $25 000 and $500 000 per project.
- The Grants Program will provide funding through two streams, small and large grants.
- Grants of $25 000 up to $50 000 will be provided through the small grants stream.
- Grants of $50 001 up to $500 000 will be provided through the large grants stream.
Project Eligibility
- Projects must develop or improve functional and inclusive amenities and could include (but are not limited to) change rooms, toilets and shower facilities, accessibility, lighting, security, fencing, scoreboards, drainage and other civil construction works.
- Projects must demonstrate support from the relevant facility owner and/or State sporting organisation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Local councils and sporting organisations are eligible for funding under this Grants Program. Sporting organisations will need to demonstrate the priority of their project to their relevant State sporting organisation and local government.
- Applicants must be:
- Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations;
- Local government authorities (councils); or
- Not-for-profit companies registered under company law.
For more information, visit https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr/Grants/covid-19-improving-the-playing-field-grants-program