Improving the Playing Field Grants Program 2021-22

Status: CLOSED

Overview

The Tasmanian Government recognises the importance of sport and recreation and is committed to assisting the sector to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will also assist in supporting the building and construction industry and local jobs.

Improving the Playing Field offers financial assistance to upgrade amenities at sporting facilities around Tasmania, allowing them to cater for all participants. In 2020-21, $5 million was available through the program. In 2021-22 the funding pool has been increased to $10 million.

Funding available

There was $10 million in funding available under this program in 2021-22. Applicants could apply for funding of between $25 000 and $500 000 per project.

The Grants Program provided funding through two streams, small and large grants.

Grants of $25 000 up to $50 000 will be provided through the small grants stream - outcomes were announced on 10 December 2021.
Grants of $50 001 up to $500 000 will be provided through the large grants stream - outcomes to be announced by 28 February 2022.

For further information, please contact Communities, Sport and Recreation by emailing sportrec@communities.tas.gov.au or phoning on 1800 252 476.