Grants are provided at a federal, state, and local level, which support communities to develop quality infrastructure, develop sporting initiatives and increase participation and activation of local sporting clubs. Sutherland Shire Council is committed to collaborating with associations and clubs in identifying and securing grants for their local sporting communities.
Upcoming Sports Grant Opportunities
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Open Sports Grant Opportunities
This program aims to discover and celebrate individuals and the organisations they represent whose work or actions positively impact the local community or environment within the local area of a Westfield centre.
Grant body
Westfield
Funding available (per grant)
$20,000 for First Place (most public votes)
$5,000 for Second and Third Place
Key dates
Open: 15 October 2024
Close: 13 March 2025
This program aims to 'Share the Spirit of the Game' by supporting grassroots Rugby endeavours that grow the game across Australia.
Grant body
The Rugby Club Foundation
Funding available (per grant)
Up to $20,000
Key dates
Open: 4 November 2024
Close: 12 February 2025
This program aims to provide financial assistance for participants aged 12 to 24 attending an eligible state/territory, national or international championships, where the championship is specifically for athletes with a disability.
Grant body
Australian Sports Commission
Funding available (per grant)
Grants between $750 and $1,000 are available towards the cost of attending their nominated championships:
- Base grant: $750
- Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km to their nominated championships: + $100
- Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2,000km to their nominated championships: + $200
- Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50
Key Dates
- Open: 1 November 2024
- Closes: 31 January 2025
This program aims to provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12 to 18 participating in state, national or international championships.
Grant body
Australian Sports Commission
Funding available (per grant)
Grants between $500 and $750 are available, as follows:
- Base grant: $500
- Applicants traveling 800 km to 1,999 km to their nominated championships: +$100
- Applicants traveling internationally or greater than 2,000 km to their nominated championships: +$200
- Applicants residing in a rural electorate: +$50
Key dates
Open: 1 November 2024
Close: 31 January 2025
This program aims to fund activities and events at community cricket clubs to help bring people together.
Grant body
NRMA
Funding available (per grant)
$5,000
Key dates
Open: 15 November 2024
Close: 31 January 2025
