Active Clubs funding
Published Mon 21 Oct 2019
Active Clubs
Active Clubs provides funding of up to $2,000 for either equipment or training to local and regional sport and active recreation organisations delivering physical activity throughout Queensland.
Key dates for round 1
17 October 2019 - Applications open
15 November 2019 - Applications close at 5.00pm
31 January 2020 - Approved projects can begin (subject to receipt of approval letter and terms and conditions)
31 January 2021 - Projects must be completed
Observations:
- It appears there will be 2 rounds per financial year and you can only apply ONCE every 2 rounds.
- You still need to be registered in and apply through the Sport and Rec Portal
- Although I haven't been able to preview the form yet, from the guidelines I am assuming it will be similar to the Get Going application form from 2018.
What you can receive funding for
Funding of up to $2,000 (GST Exclusive) is available. The total project cost can exceed $2,000 however, your organisation has to pay the difference.
Your organisation can only apply for equipment or training under one category, either:
When selecting projects, they may also consider:
Your organisation can only apply for equipment or training under one category, either:
- On field support to help deliver quality physical activity experiences
- Off field support to improve your ability to manage the organisation.
When selecting projects, they may also consider:
- projects that promote inclusion for key groups of Queenslanders who may experience greater barriers to physical activity e.g. people who live in socio-economically disadvantaged areas
- distribution of funding across sport and active recreation activities
- distribution of funding throughout Queensland based on the location of the organisation.
On field support
- equipment to improve the quality or safety of physical activity experiences (including balls, bats, racquets, helmets, batting pads, goal post padding)
- resources or technology to support coaching staff in the delivery physical activity (including coaching manuals/aids, software)
- equipment or training to support inclusion for key groups of Queenslanders (modified equipment, cultural capability training)
- coach/official/instructor education and accreditation
- office equipment/software to assist organisations with financial/administration management
- governance, financial or volunteer management training/courses/conferences
- canteen and white goods
- capital works or fixed structures (e.g. shade sails, stands and signs)
- catering/food purchases
- discreet consultancy without any education or training for the organisation (e.g. developing a strategic plan/grant application or administration fees)
- feasibility studies or research
- individual membership or participation fees
- individual uniforms given to participants
- maintenance of existing equipment
- your organisation’s normal operating costs, employment or administration costs
- prizes, giveaways, alcohol, recognition items, merchandise
- wages of ongoing or seasonal nature (e.g. paid coaches)
- participation programs.