2025/26 Recreation and Sport Capital Development Grant

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Recreation and Sport Capital Development Grant 25/26

Important Dates

 

Applications open: 5th May 2025 - 9.00am

Applications close: 15th June 2025 - Midnight

Evaluation process: July - September 2025

Projects to be completed: September 2025 to 30 June 2026

Grant Details

About the Grant?

  • Grants are up to $30,000
  • Club contributions will constitute a minimum 50% of the total project cost (In-kind contributions will be accepted based on valid quotations)
  • Total project cost can be no more than $80,000 - which would consist of $30,000 from Council and $50,000 from the sport and active recreation organisation
  • Funding is provided as a one-off grant for a capital improvement, to buildings, facilities or land managed/maintained by Yarra Rages Council under a lease/licence or annual/seasonal tenancy
  • Only one application per organisation will be accepted.

Who Can Apply

  • Not-for-profit sporting or active recreation organisations that have a current lease/license or tenancy/JUA agreement with Yarra Ranges Council or recognised government body which the land is managed/maintained by Yarra Rages Council

Who Cannot Apply

  • Individuals
  • Profit making organisations (Businesses).
  • Sport or active recreation organisations without a current lease/license or tenancy/JUA agreement with Yarra Ranges Council on land which is not owned, managed or maintained by Yarra Rages Council

Eligible Projects

  • Cosmetic improvements to pavilions and club rooms, including kitchens, bathrooms and social space 
  • Improvements to sporting and recreational facilities
  • New infrastructure initiatives to encourage active living
  • Projects that reduce risk/improve safety
  • Storage improvements
  • Fencing

 

Supporting Documentation required as part of the application

 

Quotes and/or cost estimates

Mandatory

Draft plans/design/project details

Mandatory

Evidence of funds ie. Bank statement or letter from funding provider

Mandatory

Council’s Project Management Framework

Mandatory

Letters of support

Desired

Current Annual Report or Business plan

Desired

 

Assessment Criteria

1.    Clear evidence of demand for the project and the ongoing benefits to community participation.

40%

2.    The degree to which the organisation has provided the required project documentation and can demonstrate the ability to deliver the project

30%

3.    Demonstrated increased opportunities for female participation and/or disadvantaged groups.

25%

4.    Sustainability elements incorporated in design, materials or outcomes.

5%

Council Staff Contacts

 

Jason Young: Recreational & Sport Project Officer 0456 781 725

Sarah Parsons: Project Support Officer 9294 6991

For all other project enquiries

Yarra Ranges Council Customer Service Team    1300 368 333