Queensland Government
Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing

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What is the Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Program about?

The Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Program provides contributions towards the development or construction of infrastructure for participation in structured and unstructured sport or recreation.

Important dates

  • 8 June 2011: Funding round for Category 1 (Minor) and Category 2 (Medium) opens
  • 25 July 2011: Funding round for Category 1 (Minor) and Category 2 (Medium) closes

How much funding is available for projects?

Funding is available across the two categories and is dependent upon the total eligible costs for the project.

Funding is available under Category 1 (Minor) and Category 2 (Medium) as listed below.
CategoryTotal eligible project costsMax. funding contribution ($)Max. funding contribution (%)
1
Minor 		 Up to $400,000  Up to $300,000 
(see maximum
funding contribution %)		 60 %
councils
75 %
other organisations
2
Medium		 $400,001 to $1.25 million $240,001- $750,000 60 %
 

Who can apply?

Organisations eligible to apply include:

  • a not-for-profit sport or recreation organisation
  • councils
  • a not-for-profit Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation
  • an incorporated university sports club
  • a Queensland State school
  • a catholic school
  • an independent school
  • a not-for-profit incorporated organisation

Priorities of the Program

Due to the high demand for funding under the program, only the following high prioirty projects will be considered:

Category 1

  • new spaces and places for sport and/or recreation participation
  • essential player and official's amenities
  • shade structures over participation spaces

Category 2

  • new spaces and places for sport and/or recreation participation
  • new multipurpose sports' facilities

In addition, projects to support flood and cyclone affected sport and recreation facilities where additional work is required to enable a return to full levels of activity or use, are considered a high priority under both Categories.

Guidelines

Application

This application form is for both Categories under the program. Organisations applying for more than one project must complete a separate application for each project.

Business Plan Guidelines

Information for approved applicants

Important dates

  • 1 January 2012: Funding period for both Categories starts
  • 31 December 2012: Funding period for Category 1 (Minor) ends
  • 30 June 2013: Funding period for Category 2 (Medium) ends

More information

For more information on the funding programs contact your local Department advisor on 1300 656 191.