Holden’s Home Ground Advantage
This is a program that provides local sporting clubs with the chance to invest in clubrooms, sporting grounds, equipment or general facilities. You can apply for a grant for a project of $100,000 or up to $100,000 for your local sporting club. Clubs are welcome to submit separate applications for both grants. Please note that only one grant from the $100,000 grant pool will be awarded. All of the $250,000 available in this round will be allocated.
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Local Sport Grant Program
The Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport and active recreation. There are four project types within the Program:
1. Sport Club Development
2. Community Sport Events
3. Sport Access
4. Facility Development and Capital Equipment.
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Stronger Communities Programme
The objective of the Stronger Communities Programme is to fund small capital projects which will deliver social benefits. The programme aims to improve local community participation, cohesion and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. Grants of between $5,000 and up to a maximum of $20,000 are available. Applicants are required to confirm matched funding in cash or in-kind on at least a dollar-for-dollar basis. Funding of $150,000 per electorate per year will be allocated for two years commencing 2015-16.
Please note this is a federal government program through the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development hence any questions should be directed via the details provided on the website.
If your club is interested we suggest you contact your local Federal Member of Parliament.
For any assistance please contact Northern NSW Football’s Club & Referee Development Officer, Ross Hicks, on rhicks@northernnswfootball.com.au.
