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Active Tasmania

State Grants

Status: Closed

Applications open at 2:00 pm, 18 December 2023

Applications close 2:00 pm, 31 January 2024.

Note: The Tasmanian Government is currently operating in caretaker mode until the outcome of the State Election of 23 March 2024 is known. During the caretaker period, decisions on the outcome of grant applications cannot be made, including those lodged prior to the caretaker period.

Active Tasmania is working to have decisions made as soon as possible once a government has been formed. However, please be advised that there may be a delay to your organisation receiving an outcome for the application lodged under this program.

Overview

The State Grants Program (the Program) is open to sport and active recreation providers and services who meet the eligibility for funding requirements. These organisations include:

  1. State Sporting Organisations (SSOs)
  2. State Disability Sports Organisation (SDSOs)
  3. State Sector Service Providers (SSSPs)
  4. State Active Recreation Providers (SARPs)

Grant funding period: 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

The purpose of the funding is to provide financial resources to sporting organisations to:

  • develop governance capability
  • increase growth in participation
  • increase safe, fair and inclusive opportunities.

In 2023-24, $1.622 million is available through the Program, including $500,000 from the Community Support Fund to support:

  • education and training opportunities to upskill volunteers, e.g. officiating, governance, chid safety and administration
  • clubs and association to follow governance best practice recommendations and implement relevant policies and practices
  • delivery of specific participation initiatives to increase inclusive participation at all levels.

Eligibility

All eligible organisations will be assessed, and notification of outcomes will be provided in writing. All funding decisions are final and are not subject to review.

Ineligible organisations will not be assessed. Organisations will be advised in writing if they are deemed ineligible.

Eligibility is based on the status of the organisation at the time of lodgement of the Application form.

How to Apply

The 2024 program guidelines

Application form - click ‘start a submission’ on the top left hand side to commence your application