- More than $2.8 million in funding available to help disaster impacted Queensland sporting clubs repair and restore damaged facilities.
- Joint Albanese and Crisafulli Government funding will support clubs across 24 communities impacted by the 2025-26 disaster season.
- Eligible clubs can apply for grants between $20,000 and $200,000 to repair or replace damaged infrastructure and equipment.
Queensland sport and racing clubs and local governments can apply for funding to repair and restore facilities damaged during the 2025-26 disaster season.
Jointly funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Government Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the more than $2.8 million Sport and Recreation Recovery Grant (SRRG) supports clubs impacted by the Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and severe weather event that occurred between 24 December 2025 and 24 April 2026.
The disaster impacted clubs in 24 communities across Far North Queensland, the Gulf and North West, Central Queensland, Mackay-Whitsunday and Wide Bay-Burnett regions, as well as western and south-western Queensland.
The funding is available to repair or replace damaged infrastructure and equipment, including sporting grounds, racecourses, courts, lighting, change rooms and storage facilities.
Eligible organisations can apply for a minimum of $20,000 up to a maximum of $200,000. Applications close on Monday 14 December.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the funding would help disaster impacted sporting clubs rebuild and restore vital community facilities.
"I saw firsthand the widespread damage these severe weather events caused to infrastructure across much of Queensland last summer," Minister McBain said.
"Recovery takes time and the Albanese Government is committed to supporting communities to rebuild.
"Sporting clubs play a key role in regional communities and we're proud to be supporting them to undertake repairs and rebuild as quickly as possible."
Federal Minister for Sport Annika Wells urged eligible clubs to apply for funding.
"Local sports clubs are so often the focal point for our communities as a place where people come together and connect, on and off the field," Minister Wells said.
"As a Queenslander and Minister for Sport, I am proud the Albanese Government is supporting clubs across the state to rebuild, recover and revive after natural disasters."
Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said the funding would help local sporting clubs recover and get Queenslanders back on the field.
"Sport plays a vital role in bringing communities together, and the Crisafulli Government wants to help clubs get back on their feet and operating at full capacity as quickly as possible," Minister Mander said.
"These weather events affected a significant part of Queensland, and many sporting clubs are still recovering from damage.
"I encourage eligible clubs to find out more about the funding available and apply for support to restore their facilities, reconnect their communities and get locals back into sport."
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said the Crisafulli Government was delivering funding to assist disaster-impacted sporting clubs, which will get them back serving their communities quicker.
"Local sporting clubs are often among the first places communities come together after a disaster, and getting their facilities back up and running is an important part of recovery," Minister Leahy said.
"We know many clubs across Queensland are still recovering from last season's severe weather, and this funding will help repair damaged facilities and equipment, reconnect communities and get locals back on the field."
