Regional funding alert

A funding pool of $120,000 is available to regional sport and recreation clubs – APPLY NOW!

13 February 2012

 $120,000 available to regional sport and recreation clubs – APPLY NOW!

Under the Department of Sport and Recreation's Active Regional Communities (ARC) funding, a pool of $80,000 from the Sports Lottery Account and $40,000 from the Sports Wagering Account is now available for initiative grants to support one-off sporting and recreational opportunities to assist the department to meet its strategic outcomes.

The objectives of Initiative Grants are to:

• Provide opportunities for participation at all levels through active recreation and sport programs, competitions and events.
• Improve the skills and capabilities of the sector through education and training programs.
• Grow and strengthen the sector through initiatives that improve the organisational governance in regional sport and recreation.
• Support talent development and achievement in regional sport.
• Assist in the hosting of regionally based sport and active recreation events.

Who can apply ?

You are eligible to apply if your organisation:

• Is a not-for-profit organisation based in regional WA involved in the conduct of sport or physically active recreation.
• Is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1987 (Western Australia) or WA Local Government Authorities operating under the Local Government Act.
• Is affiliated with a Regional Sporting Association recognised by the department.
• Has acquitted all previous department grants unless that grant is still active/current.

Examples include Regional Sporting Associations, sporting clubs, community groups, Police and Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC), YMCA, and Local Government Authorities (LGA). 

When do I need to apply by?

As soon as possible. Applications will be received until the funding pool is exhausted.  Please note, applications need to be received at least four weeks prior to the event/program.

How do I apply ?

In the first instance, please contact your region's Department of Sport and Recreation office to discuss your application. Funding guidelines and an application form will be emailed to you if what you are proposing aligns with the department’s outcomes and wish to proceed with making an application.

 

Contact your local DSR regional office

Gascoyne Office - Carnarvon
4 Francis Street, CARNARVON WA 6701
PO Box 140, CARNARVON WA 6701
Telephone (08) 9941 0900
Facsimile (08) 9941 0999
Email the Gascoyne Office

Goldfields Office - Kalgoorlie
106 Hannan Street, KALGOORLIE WA 6430
PO Box 1036, KALGOORLIE WA 6430
Telephone (08) 9022 5800
Facsimile (08) 9022 5899
Email the Goldfields office

Great Southern Office - Albany
22 Collie Street, ALBANY WA 6330
Telephone (08) 9892 0100
Facsimile (08) 9892 0199
Email the Great Southern office

Kimberley Office - Kununurra
Government Offices
Cnr Konkerberry Drive and Messmate Drive, KUNUNURRA WA 6743
PO Box 1127, KUNUNURRA WA 6743
Telephone (08) 9166 4900 or (08) 9166 4917
Facsimile (08) 9166 4999
Email the Kimberley office

Kimberley Office - Broome
Unit 2, 23 Coghlan Street BROOME
PO Box 1127, KUNUNURRA WA 6743
Telephone (08) 9195 5750
Facsimile (08) 9166 4999 Mobile 0438 916 185
Email the Kimberley office

Mid West Office, Geraldton
Mid West Sportshouse
Corner of Edward Road and Horwood Road, GERALDTON WA 6531
PO Box 135, GERALDTON WA 6531
Telephone (08) 9956 2100
Facsimile (08) 9956 2199
Email the Mid West office

Peel Office - Mandurah
Suite 3, The Endeavour Centre
94 Mandurah Terrace, MANDURAH, WA 6210
PO Box 1445, MANDURAH WA 6210
Telephone (08) 9550 3100
Facsimile (08) 9550 3199
Email the Peel office

Pilbara Office - Karratha
2/3813 Balmoral Road, KARRATHA WA 6714
PO Box 941, KARRATHA WA 6714
Telephone (08) 9182 2100
Facsimile (08) 9182 2199
Email the Pilbara office

South West Office - Bunbury
80A Blair Street, BUNBURY WA 6230
PO Box 2662, BUNBURY WA 6231
Telephone (08) 9792 6900
Facsimile (08) 9792 6999
Email the South West office

Wheatbelt - Northam
298 Fitzgerald Street, NORTHAM WA 6401
PO Box 55, NORTHAM WA 6401
Telephone (08) 9690 2400
Facsimile (08) 9690 2499
Email the Wheatbelt office

Wheatbelt - Narrogin
Government Offices
Level 2, 11-13 Park Street, NARROGIN WA 6312
Telephone 0429 881 369
Facsimile (08) 9881 3363
Email the Wheatbelt office