2.1  NSW Government - Local Sport Grant Program

Open: 12 October 2021

Closes: 1.00pm, 19 November 2021

Value: Funding of $50,000 per electorate will be allocated to all 93 electorates throughout NSW.

               Maximum available amounts per application are:

               • Sport Development: $2,000

               • Sport Event: $5,000

               • Sport Access: $5,000

               • Sport Facility: $15,000

Run By: NSW Government – Office of Sport

The key objectives of the Program align to the Office of Sport Strategic Plan with the specific objectives to:

• Increase regular and on-going participation in sport

• Increase participation and access for women, girls and population groups under-represented in participation including, 

   culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI)

• Address barriers to participation in sport or structured physical activity

• Assist sport clubs to provide quality service to their members and meet community needs.

Applications must clearly demonstrate an identified need for the project and articulate how the project outcomes will be achieved. 

Specifically, applications should demonstrate how the project will address at least one of the above objectives.

There are four project types within the Program. Each project type with their maximum requested amounts available are:

• Sport Development: $2,000

• Sport Event: $5,000

• Sport Access: $5,000

• Sport Facility: $15,000

The minimum requested amount available is $500 for all project types. The amount organisations request should reflect the scale of the project/s.  Applicants may apply for one application per project type but should prioritise their projects as the maximum available to any one organisation under this round of the program is $20,000 in a financial year.

Organisations may only receive State Government funding once for the same project or same component of a project from this Program or any other State Government funded grant program. Organisations may contribute to the project. The greater the contribution the more favourably it will be looked upon. Local Government Authorities are encouraged to contribute.

Eligible Projects:

Sport Development include:

• Training programs that will lead to volunteer coaches, officials and club administrators gaining required education and accreditation,

    e.g., a club could apply for funds to allow it to run a coach accreditation course

• Facilitation of programs that will increase the skill level of players/participants

• Projects that improve a club’s community presence, ability to communicate with members or undertake administrative functions, 

   e.g., a club could develop or upgrade their website or, purchase accounting software to assist it manage its finances

 Sport Event include:

• Events that promote participation in sport and physical activity and provide a focal point for community building and engagement, 

    e.g., a club could host a specificevent/tournament within their electorate. An event must be conducted on a specified day or consecutive 

    days at a specified location

• Events that primarily involve sporting competition or mass participation in an organised sport, e.g., an exhibition sporting match, hosting a 

    gala day, regional or state championships

• Regional clubs host a sporting event that attracts tourists and visitors to the region

Note: An event does not include regular ongoing weekly/monthly sporting competition/activities. The event date must be included in the application.

Events must be held within 12 months of funding being announced. Events are not to be scheduled prior to 1 January 2022. Consideration should be 

given to travel restrictions and scheduling when preparing for the event.

 Sport Access include:

• Costs associated with overcoming a barrier to participation in sport, e.g., training and playing sport equipment

• Subsidised travel costs to assist junior teams (aged under 18 years of age) access to first class coaching, or travel from rural/ remote areas

   to participate in competition

• Defibrillators / Automated External Defibrillators

Notes: 

1. Travel interstate will only be considered for clubs close to state borders where access to competition is not available within a reasonable 

distance in NSW, e.g. hire of a bus for weekly competition at away ground games. 

2. Subsidised registration fees for senior players (this does not apply to juniors who are able to access the Active Kids vouchers).

3. AEDs – Applicants must rely on their own enquiries as to the suitability of any AED Service Provider they engage.

The provision of an AED package must include:

     : An AED

     : AED familiarisation instruction

     : A minimum of six years of essential defibrillator maintenance.

     : Medical Emergency Plan

Funding for AED does not include:

    :  Ongoing maintenance outside of the scope of the maintenance schedule and any extended warranty as specified by the Approved AED 

        Panel Service Provide

     : Accredited CPR, first aid, ongoing or additional face to face AED familiarisation instruction

     : Out of warranty repair of equipment

     : Replacement costs of consumables including batteries and electrode pads

     : Replacement or temporary replacement of the AED if it is damaged or unrecoverable through wear and tear, vandalism, accident, theft or misuse

     : General first aid maintenance items or equipment (items requiring cleaning and disinfecting after use)

This is a general guide only. Sport clubs/organisations should refer to the details set out in the particular AED Providers’ packages when making a 

choice of provider.

Sport Facility include projects at sporting clubs and facilities used by sports clubs that:

• Enhance existing facilities, e.g., installation of watering systems, safety netting, lighting, installed electronic scoreboards or, upgrade of surfaces.

• Provide ancillary facilities at established facilities, e.g., fixed sun protection shelters, change rooms, shower and toilet blocks

• Are for construction of new facilities and infrastructure

• Have received Development Approval (DA) from the relevant Council, or can demonstrate that such approval is not required, and have evidence of 

   landowner’s consent. NB: This documentation is required before your club submit an application

Note: This project type does not include capital equipment and/or portable equipment (this would be captured as part of Sport Access above). 

Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click here. 

2.2  Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) Activity – Community Grants Hub Inclusive Communities Grant – Australian Government.

Open: Now

Closes: 9.00am, 15 November, 2021

Value: Projects will have a funding cap of $180,000 (GST exclusive) per year. 

              The maximum grant amount is $360,000 (GST exclusive) for a 2-year project.

Run By: Australian Government – Department of Social Services

The Australian Government is inviting applications in an open process to apply to deliver services under the Families and Communities Program – 

Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) Activity – Inclusive Communities Grants from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024.

These Grants aim to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people to participate socially and economically through local community-driven solutions 

that build self-reliance and empowerment. The Grants will focus on supporting people of working age (15-64 years) in geographic areas of high 

socio-economic disadvantage across all states and territories. 

This includes addressing barriers to participating in community activities, reducing social isolation, developing soft skills and promoting social and 

economic participation through funding projects that support:

• the development of young people aged 12-18 who are, or are at risk of, disengagement, marginalisation and having limited engagement 

   with education/training.

• people with disabilities and/or mental health issues to participate in their community, and become/remain independent and engaged.

• vulnerable women who are, or at risk of, isolation or discrimination to participate in their community and increase their sense of self agency 

   and empowerment.

• people who are unemployed to address individual barriers to employment and increase their capacity to engage with existing employment/training 

   services and/or work towards gaining employment

The maximum grant period is 2 years. This grant opportunity seeks applications for projects to be delivered from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024 (up to 2 years). 

You must complete your project by 30 June 2024. Following the SARC Activity - Inclusive Communities Grants period, an evaluation may be undertaken.

This grant stream is open competitive.

Further information and criteria: Click here.

2.3  Reduce Social Isolation for Seniors Grant Program– Round Two

Open: Now

Closes: 15 November 2021

Value: Between $10,000 and $60,000

Run By: NSW Government – Communities & Justice

Following the success of the first round of grants in 2021, Round 2 has now opened. Round Two offers $600,000 in grants ranging 

from $10,000 to $60,000 for local government authorities and not-for-profit community organisations to design and implement 12-month programs 

that promote social inclusion and reduce seniors’ isolation and loneliness.

The program encourages projects, programs and activities that seek to actively engage new people, particularly harder-to-reach socially isolated 

older people. Applications should demonstrate adaptability in the way social connections will be maintained to accommodate potential changes to 

social mobility during this period, e.g. moving to online or virtual gatherings should physical gatherings be restricted, to align with any public health orders.

Further information, eligibility and criteria: Click here. 

2.4  Community Litter Grants – Round Seven - NSW EPA

Open: Now

Closes: 4.00pm, 8 November 2021

Value: Three Streams:

               Stream 1: On-ground projects Streams: Between $4,000 and $40,000 per project

               Stream 2: Own it and Act Strategic projects: Between $40,000 and $80,000 per project

               Stream 3: Own it and Act strategic implementation: Between $50,000 and $100,000 per project

Run By: NSW EPA

The Community Litter Grant program aims to support litter reduction targets in the NSW Government’s Waste and Materials Strategy 2041, including 

a 30% reduction in plastic litter by 2025, and a 60% reduction of all litter items by 2030. All funded projects must include direct community leadership 

and participation in the development of litter prevention activities.

Stream 1: On-ground projects:

• Between $4,000 and $40,000 is available per project

• Is for groups that want to act on a locally-identified litter issue at one or more locations

• Projects in this stream will use proven methods of litter prevention to support their local community to reduce litter.

Stream 2: Own it and Act Strategic projects:

• Between $40,000 and $80,000 is available per project

• Projects in this stream will be longer-term strategic state or regional litter prevention initiatives that do not need to be site-specific

• Applicants must demonstrate how projects will build organisational capacity for their community group and/or partner organisations to deliver 

   future long-term litter prevention outcomes

• Projects in this stream must align with and use the Own it and Act strategic framework (PDF 1.1MB – see link below) developed by the 

   NSW EPA Litter Prevention Unit.

Stream 3: Own it and Act strategic implementation:

• Between $50,000 and $100,000 is available per project

• Projects in this stream will focus on the dissemination and implementation phase of state-wide or regional litter prevention strategies that 

    were developed under Community Litter Grants Round 6 Stream 2

• Projects must involve key stakeholders within a state or region, including community-based organisations (e.g. NGOs, local groups) and 

   land managers (e.g. local councils)

• Organisations applying for funding must have an existing Litter Prevention Strategy that:

    : includes an Executive Summary that makes a business case for funding, and

    : incorporates learnings from the NSW EPA Own it and Act strategic framework.

• Grantees in this stream will engage proactively with the NSW EPA, both as the grant program manager and as a consulting partner

For more information, contact the EPA Litter Prevention unit. Click here. 

2.5  The Festival of Place

Open: Now

Closes: Expressions of Interest: Shared Spaces Program (round 2), 4.00pm, 11 November 2021

                 Expressions of Interest: Summer Night Fund Program, 4.00pm, 15 November 2021

Value: Shared Spaces Program (round 2), up to $500,000

                Summer Night Fund Program, up to $15,000

 Run By: NSW Government – Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

The NSW Government is offering funding to all NSW councils to bring their streets to life, supporting local communities and businesses to get back 

 on their feet, including:

• Streets as Shared Spaces Program (Round 2) - offering grants of up to $500,000 for trial projects that test permanent changes that strengthen the

  amenity, accessibility and economic vitality of a high street and surrounding area.

• Summer Night Fund Program - offering funding of up to $15,000 for free, COVID-Safe activations or events, in public spaces, in local centres.

Expressions of Interest:

The first step in this funding stream is to register an Expression of Interest.

Streets as Shared Spaces Program (Round 2:

Councils can submit an expression of interest by completing an online for via “SmartyGrants” by 4:00pm, 11 November 2021.

Summer Night Fund Program: 

Councils can sign up by completing a simple online form via “SmartyGrants” by 4:00 pm, 15 November 2021. Please note, you will only be able to sign up once.

Further information and criteria: Click here. 

2.6   Dine and Discover Vouchers – Extension & Additional Vouchers

Open: 4 x $25 Vouchers now, 2 x Additional Vouchers from 1 December 2021

Closes: 30 June 2022

Value: 4 x $25 Vouchers now (Two x $25 for eating out or takeaway, two x $25 for entertainment). 

               From 1 December 2021, additional 2 x $25 Vouchers  (One x $25 for eating out or takeaway, One x $25 for entertainment)

Run By: NSW Government – Service NSW

How to use the vouchers:

• Vouchers can be used 7 days a week, including public holidays at participating NSW businesses registered as COVID safe.

• You must redeem your vouchers in person at participating businesses.

• Customers can also redeem their Dine NSW Vouchers for takeaway food services (excludes third-party food delivery services)

• Vouchers are single-use and cannot be used for third-party delivery services, tobacco, alcohol or gambling.

• If you have successfully applied for the vouchers, they will be available in your Service NSW Mobile app on your smartphone and sent to your account email.

• If you use less than the $25 value of the voucher, the remaining value is forfeited and may not be used later nor reimbursed by the business.

Where can you redeem your vouchers:

Dine:

• takeaway food services (excludes third-party food delivery services)

• cafes and restaurants

• pubs, taverns, bars, wineries and clubs.

Discover:

• amusement, theme and water parks

• cinemas

• live music operations, performing arts operations, theatres and entertainment centres

• museums, galleries and historic sites

• outdoor adventures

• recreational activities such as go-karting, indoor climbing, mini-golf, billiards, bowling or ice-rinks

• scenic and sightseeing transport

• travel agencies and tours

• zoos, botanic gardens, wildlife parks and nature reserves.

To apply for the vouchers: Click here. 

2.7  Restart Investment to Sustain and Expend (RISE) Fund

Open: Now

Closes: 12 midnight, 31 December 2021

Value: Grants between $75,000 to $2 million per project

Run By: Australian Government – Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

The RISE Fund is for Organisations in the arts and entertainment sector, supporting this sector to reactivate. The program is targeting funding 

towards the arts and entertainment sector organisations to assist in the presentation of cultural and creative projects, activities and events to rebuild

 confidence amongst investors, producers and consumers. Projects that target audiences in outer metropolitan, regional and remote areas will also be

 taken into account, as well as projects that in that involve tours and use local regional pre-production and production, services and support acts.

Eligible activities and events include, but are not limited to:

• cultural and creative events or activities, including innovative ways to deliver performances, exhibitions, tours and online delivery;

• cultural and creative programming and promotion;

• festivals;

• purchasing or leasing essential equipment for events, such as sound or lighting equipment;

• development of COVID-safe infrastructure and protocols;

• community outreach activities such as workshops; or

• capacity-building activities that link to the objectives and outcomes of the program, supporting support an organisation to build long-term 

  financial sustainability.

Eligibility criteria:

To be eligible, your primary purpose must be the arts and entertainment and you must:

• have an Australian business number (ABN);

• be registered for goods and services tax (GST);

• have an account with an Australian institution;

• provide a co-contribution to the activity; and

• comply with all regulatory, industry and legal requirements in relation to copyright, licensing and employment

This grant is competitive based.

Further information and criteria: Click here. 

2.8  Community War Memorials Fund

Open: Remembrance Day, 11 November 2021

Closes: Round Two, Closes 11 February 2022

Value: Up to $10,000

Run By: NSW Government – Department of Veterans Affairs

Funding to help conserve, repair and protect war memorials across NSW including conservation assessments, honour roll repair, war memorial 

cleaning and conservation work, arborist advice for war memorial trees, security measures for memorials, repairs to war memorial halls and 

improvements to the accessibility of memorials.

The NSW Government established the Community War Memorials Fund in 2008 to help conserve, repair and protect war memorials across NSW. 

Since the establishment of the program, grants have been provided for a wide range of projects across NSW. These include conservation assessments,

 honour roll repair, specialist stone cleaning and restoration, arborist advice for war memorial trees and repairs to war memorial halls.

The program is delivered by the NSW Office for Veterans Affairs which sits within the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.

 For more information and guidelines: Click Here.