Nic Street,Minister for Sport and Recreation
The Tasmanian Liberal Government wants to help ensure the sustainability and future of sporting clubs across Tasmania.
I'm pleased to announce that 112 Tasmanian organisations will receive a share of more than $1.1 million in funding from the 2021-22 Sport and Recreation Equipment Grants Program.
The funding will assist these sport and recreation clubs and organisations bounce back from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as they return to play.
This important program will provide financial assistance to clubs and organisations around the State to purchase additional or replacement sporting equipment.
Projects to receive funding under the 2021-22 Grants Program include:
- $2,940 for the replacement of tennis nets and posts for Beaconsfield Tennis Club Inc;
- $17,800 to assist with the purchase of 4 specialist rugby wheelchairs for Paraquad Association of Tasmania Inc in Glenorchy;
- $10,236 to purchase paddleboards for the Boat Harbour Surf Life Saving Club Inc;
- $10,824 to purchase a trap machine for the Mersey Clay Target Club;
- $21,650 to purchase skating equipment for She Shreds Australia Inc in Hobart; and
- $9,518 to purchase equipment and uniforms for Burnie Rugby Union Club Inc.
Our Government recognises the power of sport and the role that local clubs play in engaging people from all parts of the community and fostering community connections, by providing places to be social, active and develop skills and values.
A full list of the successful applicants will be available on the Department of Communities Tasmania's website at: www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr
