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Sport and Recreation Participation Program

The primary focus of the program is on increasing regular and on-going participation opportunities.

What are the objectives of this program?

  1. Increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport, recreation or structured physical activity in a sustainable manner.
  2. Facilitate long-term change that will benefit people facing barriers to participation in sport, recreation and structured physical activity.
  3. Develop the skills of volunteers and capacity of community organisations that provide participation opportunities.
  4. Build the capacity of a community organisation to enhance their provision of sport and recreation services.
  5. Provide accreditation or training to enable sport, recreation and physical activity programs to be conducted in locations across NSW and for specific communities.

Who can apply?

  • NSW incorporated, community based not-for-profit organisations
  • NSW Local Government Authorities operating under the Local Government Act, 1993

What level of funding is available?

  • Grants from $500 - $10,000

When can I apply?

Online applications are now open. To apply, visit https://grants.communities.nsw.gov.au

To ensure you meet eligibility criteria and understand the application requirements, please download and read the guidelines and sample application for this program (PDFs below).

Apply online

Online applications are now open.

To apply, visit https://grants.communities.nsw.gov.au

Applications close:
5pm on 21 December 2009

Apply online - visit https://grants.communities.nsw.gov.au

Apply online

Online applications are now open. To apply visit:
grants.communities.nsw.gov.au

Note: To ensure you meet eligibility criteria and understand the application requirements, please download and read the guidelines and sample application for this program (PDFs below).

Applications close:
5pm on 21 December 2009

Further information

For further information about this program phone 13 13 02 or email srgrants@communities.nsw.gov.au.

Useful links

Downloads

ATO Statement by a supplier form (PDF) - Further information about this form is on the Australian Taxation Office's website