Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the recreation sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 10 of 10Grants to support community sport and recreation activities in regional Western Australia. The program funds projects that increase participation in sport and recreation, build community capacity, and promote active and healthy lifestyles in regional areas.
Grants supporting community-led projects that enhance local places and spaces for sport and recreation. Funding assists communities to develop, improve, and activate places where people can participate in sport and recreation activities.
A funding program that provides financial support to eligible clubs and community organizations to install or upgrade lighting facilities at their venues. The program aims to extend operating hours and improve safety and accessibility for members and the community.
This program provides funding to support the planning and development of recreational trails in Western Australia. Grants assist with feasibility studies, master planning, and detailed design work for new or upgraded trail projects that enhance recreational opportunities for communities.
City of Melbourne provides funding to support children and young people to participate in community sport and to support elite-level athletes to achieve their sporting goals. The program includes two categories: inclusion support grants for youth facing financial hardship, and individual participation grants for residents competing at elite level in national or international competitions.
KidSport provides financial assistance to help eligible children and young people participate in sport and recreation activities. The program aims to remove financial barriers that prevent young people from accessing sporting opportunities in Western Australia.
This fund provides grants to support the development, upgrade, and improvement of community sporting and recreation facilities across Western Australia. It aims to enhance access to quality facilities that support participation in sport and recreation activities for local communities.
This program provides funding to support the delivery of sport and recreation events across Western Australia. It aims to increase participation in sport and recreation activities and promote community engagement through events.
This program provides assistance to not-for-profit sport, recreation and community organisations to develop fit for purpose, sustainable and accessible places and spaces for sport and active recreation. Funding can be used for the development of new, or the upgrade of current facilities which maintain or increase physical activity through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities.
This program provides assistance to ACT sport and active recreation clubs, district associations and State Sporting Organisations to develop their services and programs. Funding can be used to purchase non-consumable equipment, increase the skills of coaches and volunteers, support improvements to club capability and capacity, or fund innovative participation programs and community events.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.