Funding is vital to all organisations and Little Athletics is no exception. Our funds are primarily obtained from Sponsors, Government and Members. If support from these areas is low usually the only option left is to increase membership fees, something we all like to avoid.
The Role of GovernmentGovernment plays a very important part in Sport in Queensland. The State Government has invested a great deal of money in support of sporting organisations throughout the State. Their aim, ultimately, is to strengthen the administration and development of these sports to such an extent that Government support could be withdrawn with minimal effect. Currently, the Government is on of the greatest sources of external funding to the QLAA, for which the Association is very grateful and formally expresses its thanks to the Minister for Sport and his Staff.
Programs
- Sport and Recreation Queensland Funding Programs
- Club Development Program (CDP)
- Sport and Recreation Minor Facilities Program (SRMFP)
- National Standard Facilities Program
- Major Facilities Program
Minor Facilities Program
Funding for Sport & Active RecreationEach year, throughout Sport and Recreation Queensland (SRQ), the Queensland Government provides in excess of $50 million through funding programs towards new and improved opportunities for people to participate in sport and active recreation.
SRQ’s funding programs help eligible organizations to:
- Increase participation opportunities in sport and active recreation;
- Improve skill within the industry; and
- Provide better places for Queenslanders to ‘get active’
Applications for funding are called each year via statewide and regional newspaper advertising and on the SRQ website as the programs open. SRQ staff are available to provide advice on preparing applications.
State Development ProgramThe State Development Program provides funding to state sporting organisations, state recreation organisations and industry service organisations to assist with the development and delivery of sport and physically active recreation in Queensland. The State Development Program provides funding for a three year period for initiatives that aim to improve planning, governance and management practices; pathways for development; delivery of service; products and services; access to sport and active recreation; and increase active participation numbers.
Minor Facilities ProgramThe Minor Facilities Program provides funding to eligible organisations to undertake minor construction, extension, or upgrade works to sport and recreation facilities for local sporting competitions and for community participation in active recreation.
Eligible projects include new or upgraded facilities that provide for enhanced or increased opportunities for participation in sport and active recreation, for example irrigation systems, lighting, spectator seating and access for people with disabilities.
Local Government Development ProgramThe Local Government Development Program provides funding to local governments to support sport and recreation planning, provide opportunities and develop places to increase participation in sport and active recreation.
Funding is provided in the following categories:
- Planning – projects that focus on reviewing, analyzing and identifying sport and active recreation needs and issues for a club, specific sport or one or more communities providing strategies to address these factors.
- Education and Training – projects that focus on enhancing the knowledge, skills and capabilities of people involved in a club, specific sport or communities.
- Participation – projects that focus on delivering activities where participants are engaged in sport or active recreation, either as a one-off event or through a series of events or a program.
- Places/Facilities – projects that focus on developing or constructing infrastructure o allow participation in unstructured sport and active recreation.
- Examples include open space or facility plans, exercise programs, cycleways, walkways and skate parks.
Major Facilities ProgramThe Major Facilities Program provides funding to the eligible organisations to construct, extend or upgrade facilities for regional sporting competition and for communities to participate in sport and active recreation. It also supports the development of facilities to cater for state, national and international training and competition.
Examples of eligible projects include multi-activity indoor sports facility, multi-sport playing fields and swimming pools incorporating leisure water activities.
Club Development ProgramThe Club Development Program aims to encourage and support lifelong participation in sport and active recreation by improving the capacity of local sport and recreation organisations to deliver their services.
Incorporated organisations can apply for funding under one of the following categories:
- Planning – projects that focus on developing or reviewing planning documents relating to the future needs of the applicant organisation.
- Education and Training – projects that focus on enhancing the knowledge, skills and abilities of people in the application.
- Participation – projects that will help attract new members/clients/participants (both players and volunteers) and support their ongoing participation. Participation initiatives that encourage schools/clubs links ay also be eligible.
Indigenous Community Development ProgramThe Indigenous Community Development Program provides funding to Aboriginal Shire councils to Torres Strait Islander councils and other Indigenous organisations to develop sport and active recreation opportunities in their communities. Funding is provided in one of the following two categories:
- Category 1:
- Planning – projects that focus on identifying sport and recreation needs, issues and gaps.
- Education and Training – projects that focus on enhancing the knowledge, skill and abilities of people in the applicant’s organisation.
- Participation – projects that focus on increasing and supporting ongoing participation in sport and active recreation in Indigenous communities.
- Examples include sport and recreation plans, coaching clinics, cross cultural awareness programs for Indigenous sport and active recreation organisations, and ‘come and try’ days.
- Category 2:
- People – the employment of sport and recreation officers to develop sport and recreation opportunities in Indigenous communities.
- Examples include the employment of full-time or part-time sport and recreation officers.
For more InformationEach funding program has specific eligibility requirements covering which organisations can apply and the types of projects that can be undertaken. These requirement, plus more detailed information and application forms are available for each program on the SRQ website,
www.sportrec.qld.gov.au. To find out about other ways in which SRQ is helping Queenslanders get active, telephone 1300-656-191, visit the SRQ website or drop into one of the offices.
Brisbane City Council Community GrantsCommunity Development Assistance Grants
Grants resource non-profit community groups to develop ways of enhancing social justice in Brisbane. Grants range in value from around $2,000 to $30,000
Local Arts, Cultural and Festival GrantsFinancial assistance for projects, festival and special events that encourage cultural development. Grants up to $10,000.
"Theme 1: A physically Active & Healthy Brisbane Community" Grant Scheme (previously known as Active Brisbane City). This fund provides 100% funding for projects and the maximum grant amount available is $50,000.
Should you require any further information regarding the Community Grants Scheme, please call the Council Grants Unit on 3403 6464 or contact the Council’s Call Centre (07) 3403-8888. Information is also available from the Council’s website at www.ourbrisbane.com
Queensland Government Office of Gaming RegulationsCharitable and Non Profit Gaming Act
Category 1 and 2 are the most appropriate with regards to raffles / fundraising.
Further InformationInformation about other Queensland Government Schemes and Funding organisations can be obtained from: