Recreation and Sport Small Grants Program in Australia

Deadline: 15-Apr-22

Applications are now open for the Recreation and Sport Small Grants Program to assist recreation and sport groups make a positive contribution to recreation and sport development in the region.

Funding Information

Grants typically provide financial assistance of an amount up to $1,000 ($400 for Individual Grants), although each year one project may be funded for an amount which exceeds this limit.

Types of Projects 

The following types of projects may be eligible: 

• Major events, tournaments and championships; 
• Programs to increase participation in recreation and sport; 
• Programs to increase participation by people with special needs; 
• Projects which are innovative or unique to Victor Harbor; 
• Education and training of administrators, officials and players; 
• Sponsorship of individuals to attend sporting activities at National or International level; 
• Minor improvements to Recreation and Sport Facilities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Non profit recreation and sport organisations or individuals based within the City of Victor Harbor. The organisation should be an incorporated body. Individual applicants need to show club contribution to match the funding application. 
• Organisations situated outside the region are eligible to apply, but must be able to demonstrate that the project will primarily impact upon residents within the City of Victor Harbor district. Individuals living outside the district are not eligible for funding. 
• Priority will be given to organisations or individuals that can demonstrate that a grant is necessary for the project to proceed. Individual applicants must be able to demonstrate how the funding is going to assist local recreation and sport development. A local reference should be included. The grant awarded may be scaled according to the degree of local involvement.
• Individual Eligibility
  • Funding will only be made to a sports person who meets the following criteria:
    • Is permanently residing within the City of Victor Harbor district. 
    • Funding support is also received from supporting club/organisation where applicable. 
    • Cannot be fully funded by the club/organisation. 
    • May experience significant financial hardship if they participate without some additional funding support.

For more information, visit City of Victor Harbor.

For more information, visit https://www.victor.sa.gov.au/notice-board/the-latest/grants