Recreation Grants in Australia

The NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Grant Program funds infrastructure improvements and participation initiatives for rugby union in NSW, leveraging the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup. The program supports eligible not-for-profit rugby clubs, associations, and local government authorities to build or upgrade facilities and expand programs, with specific focus on increasing participation among under-represented groups including women, girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

The Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund provides $100 million over three years to create and improve sports infrastructure across Greater Sydney, with grants between $500,000 and $5 million for new and existing facilities. The fund prioritizes investments that increase participation in sport at all levels and support equitable access to high-quality, female-friendly sports and active recreation facilities for women and girls.

The Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund provides grants between $1 million and $10 million to develop new and upgrade existing regional sporting facilities in NSW. The fund aims to increase the number and quality of regional sports infrastructure, improve participation and performance in sport at all levels, and establish regional sport hubs that serve as community focal points.

Grants 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. Funding is available for projects that improve community gathering spaces, recreational facilities, and place-based initiatives that benefit local residents.

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.

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 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.

Grants to support regional sports and recreation organizations with servicing costs for delivering programs and services to their communities. Funding assists with operational expenses for regional sports bodies.

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 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 recreation opportunities and tourism.

This program provides funding to support community access and use of school sporting facilities outside of school hours. It aims to increase participation in sport and recreation by making school facilities available to local communities.