Jane Howlett,Minister for Sport and Recreation
The Tasmanian Liberal Government wants more Tasmanians to get active, no matter where they live, their age, or circumstance as part of our plan to secure Tasmania's future.
The $10 million Improving the Playing Field Program delivers on our election commitment by supporting sporting clubs with funding to support a new range of capital investments by sporting clubs and associations, benefiting local communities for years to come.
I'm pleased to announce that applications for the 2021-22 Program are now open.
The Program provides financial assistance to upgrade amenities at sporting facilities around Tasmania, allowing them to cater for all participants.
Importantly this Program supports job creation, and small businesses with a pipeline of local work.
Projects should aim to develop or improve functional and inclusive amenities including change rooms, toilets and shower facilities, accessibility, lighting, security, fencing and scoreboards. Applicants must contribute at least 15 per cent of the total project cost.
The 2021-22 Program will be delivered through two streams:
- Grants of $25,000 up to $50,000 will be provided through the small grants stream; and
- Grants of $50,000 up to $500,000 will be provided through the large grants stream.
Applications for the small grants stream close on 6 September 2021, and applications for the large grants stream close on 25 October 2021.
