Community
Infrastructure Program
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED - Category 1 (Minor) 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 2 Priorities of the Program Planning your Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Project Program Guidelines Application Forms Information for approved applicants: Contractual documentation More information
1 March 2010 - Funding round for Category 1 (Minor) opens
16 April 2010 - Funding round for Category 1 (Minor) closes
How much funding is available for projects?
Funding is available across three categories and is dependent upon the total eligible costs for the project.
In the 2010 round, funding is only available under Category 1 (Minor). In future rounds, applications will be accepted for all categories.
Category
Total eligible project costs
Max. funding contribution ($)
Max. funding contribution (%)
1
Minor
CLOSEDUp to $400,000
$240,000
councils60 %
councils
$300,000
other organisations75 %
other organisations
Medium$400,001 to $1.25 million
$240,001- $750,000
all eligible organisations60 %
all eligible organisations
3
MajorOver $1.25 million
$750,001 - $2 million
all eligible organisations50 %
all eligible organisations
Who can apply?
Organisations eligible to apply include:
The following projects are a high priority under this round:
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For more information on the funding programs contact your local Department advisor on 1300 656 191.
