Joint media release with the Hon Tim Mander MP
- Funding available for Queensland sporting clubs impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfed and Western Queensland floods earlier this year.
- Joint Australian and Queensland Government grants to help restore essential sport and recreation facilities.
- Assistance will help clubs repair or replace equipment and infrastructure.
A total of $42.5 million is now available to Queensland sport and recreation clubs and local councils impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the Western Queensland floods between March and May this year.
Eligible not-for-profit sport and recreation clubs and local councils can apply for up to $1 million to help repair, restore, rebuild, and where possible, improve resilience of facilities damaged during the severe weather events.
$27.5 million is available to clubs and councils in 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across South East Queensland impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, while a further $15 million is available to 40 LGAs affected by the Western Queensland floods from earlier this year.
These two Sport and Recreation Recovery Grants (also known as the Sport and Recreational Community Facilities Recovery Program) are jointly funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
The Albanese and Crisafulli Government are delivering these grants as part of two recovery packages announced in July.
The funding supports the repair or replacement of equipment and infrastructure such as canteens, amenities, playing courts, fences, lights, racetracks, electrical equipment, synthetic pitches, shade sails and carparks.
The Program will be open for applications from 6 November 2025 and close on 6 February 2026.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said that the funding will help impacted clubs rebuild and return to play.
"Through this funding, the Albanese Government is proud to support Queensland sporting clubs and local councils as they repair essential facilities and restore community programs disrupted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the Western Queensland floods," Minister McBain said.
"We know how important sport and recreation is to the social fabric of local communities, and this investment will help ensure Queenslanders can reconnect, recover and get back on the field safely.
"By repairing and improving the resilience of community sporting facilities, we are helping Queensland communities come together, recover from disaster and continue the important role of sport in everyday life."
Queensland Sport Minister Tim Mander said the grants are vital to help local clubs recover from the disasters and get Queenslanders back to playing the sports they love.
"Sport and recreation clubs are the heart and soul of Queensland communities, which is why it's so important for the Crisafulli Government to help them get back on their feet," Minister Mander said.
"Many sporting organisations across the south-east and western Queensland are still dealing with the impacts of these weather events, including damage to infrastructure and equipment.
"This funding will provide much-needed assistance to repair their facilities, restore operations, and build resilience for future disasters.
"I encourage clubs and councils to contact their local Sport and Recreation office to see if they're eligible, so we can help them to recover, reconnect and return to normal activities as quickly as possible."
For a full list of the eligible LGAs and the program guidelines, or to apply, please visit: Tropical Cyclone Alfred Sport and Recreation Recovery Grant.
