Women in Sport Grant Opportunities

Women in Sport Grant Opportunities

10 Apr 2024

The Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP

Member for New England

Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

MEDIA RELEASE

GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN IN SPORT

 

Federal Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has encouraged local organisations to consider applying for funding under the Play Our Way program which has recently been opened for applications.

 

The program will provide funding for local solutions and improvements that address participation barriers faced by women and girls.  The following types of organisations can apply for funding through a competitive grant opportunity:

 

•              local governments

•              community organisations

•              not-for-profit organisations

•              sporting organisations

 

Successful organisations will use the grants to:

 

•              provide safe, inclusive, quality and sustainable facilities, equipment and initiatives; and

•              help women and girls to remain involved in sport and physical activity for life.

 

Funding will be provided under two streams and applicants may apply for funding under one or both streams:

 

Stream 1: Facilities – for new and upgraded sport facilities and amenities, playing areas and spaces, specifically for women and girls.  Applicants can apply for a minimum of $50,000 up to a maximum of $1.5 million.  For facilities and projects in small rural towns, remote or very remote communities, such as Modified Monash area 5 to 7, the maximum will be $2 million.  Applications under this stream will be taken in two phases – Phase 1 expression of interest, Phase 2 full application (by invitation only).

 

Stream 2:  Participation and equipment – for modifying and/or developing sustainable and enduring sport participation programs, and/or new or upgraded equipment, specifically for women and girls.  Applicants under this stream can apply for a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $1 million.  Applications under this stream will not be phased and there will be one application and assessment process.

 

Co-contributions are not mandatory, however the program guidelines note that co-contributions would be considered favourably, particularly in the infrastructure space.

 

“Social infrastructure is important for both quality of life in regional communities and also to attract more people to live in our towns and cities, I would encourage every eligible applicant to take this opportunity”, said Mr Joyce.

 

Additional information is available online at:  https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/play-our-way-program and applications will close at 2 pm on 29 April 2024 (AEST).

 

A video of an online webinar held by the Department of Health and Aged Care regarding the program is available at:  https://youtu.be/4e2LSbpzWGo

 

Media Contact: Heidi Williamson                                                                              Phone: 0447 307 884

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