Sport & Recreation Grant – Australia

Deadline: 3-Nov-21

The City of Parramatta Council has announced the Sport & Recreation Grant to increase participation in local sport and recreation activities, particularly in regards to the inclusion of:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders;
• Disengaged young people;
• Newly arrive migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants;
• People experiencing homelessness; people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
• People living with disabilities;
• People of diverse genders and/or sexuality (LGBTI);
• People over 55 years of age, particularly those living alone;
• Women and girls.

• $30,000 is allocated to the Sport and Recreation Grant.
• The maximum funding available in this category is $2,000.

• Increased opportunities for participation of the above population groups in local sport and recreation activities;
• Improved accessibility for participation of the above population groups in local sport and recreation activities;
• Increased number of skilled volunteers, coaches, officials, etc.;
• Enhanced sustainability outcomes for local communities related to Council’s strategic priorities.

• Be not-for-profit and incorporated or have evidence of auspice from a not-for-profit incorporated organisation;
• Be located within the Parramatta LGA, or principally service Parramatta residents;
• Not have outstanding debts to Council;
• Not have overdue progress or acquittal reports for previously funded grants.

For more information, visit https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/community/grants/community-grants-program/sport-recreation-grant