First Nations Sport and Recreation Program

Applications for the First Nations Sport and Recreation Program opens Wednesday 22 March 2023.

The Program provides funding to local organisations to deliver community-identified physical activity opportunities in non-discrete communities.

Examples of activities that funding can be used for are:

• employing a Sport and Recreation Officer to organise physical activity programs
• delivering a sports program
• buying sporting equipment needed to deliver a physical activity program
• training volunteers and staff.

Funding available
Eligible organisations can submit one application under either Tier 1 or Tier 2:

• Tier 1 – up to $25,000 (ex GST) with no organisation contribution
• Tier 2 – $25,001 to $200,000 (ex GST) with a minimum 20% contribution of the total project cost (financial or in-kind) and delivery across multiple communities – maximum of $25,000 per community.

Under both Tiers organisations can receive funding for:

• Employment – employment costs/contract positions that support an active community
• Participation – reducing barriers to participation in physical activities
• Equipment – equipment to facilitate the delivery of physical activity experiences
• Capability and capacity – skills, knowledge and experience of volunteers and staff

Examples of eligible projects can be found in the online program guidelines.

Applications must be submitted using our online grants system by 5pm, Wednesday 26 April 2023.

To find out who can apply, talk to your Indigenous Engagement Officer or visit: www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/first-nations-sport-and-recreation-program