The Change Our Game 2023-24 Community Activation Grants Program is now open.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support community sport and recreation clubs.
The grants aim to increase participation and enhance gender equality in sport and active recreation.
Stream 1 – Participation: To support clubs and organisations in building, connecting and sustaining the participation of women and girls in community sport and active recreation.
Activities in this stream could include:
- Initiatives that encourage participation from under-represented groups
- Multi-session programs
- A Change Our Game women’s round
- Cultural event
- Culturally appropriate or flexible uniform options
Funding Level 1 – Up to $5,000
Funding Level 2 – Up to $10,000 ** Must demonstrate a greater impact through your initiative or activity
Stream 2 – Capability: To undertake learning and training opportunities to build capability and leadership in gender equality policy and practice in the sport, club or organisation.
Activities in this stream could include:
- Education and training to create a welcoming, safe and inclusive club environment
- Forums and seminars to educate or celebrate gender equity in sport
- Participation or strategy development
Funding Level 1 – Up to $5,000
Funding Level 2 – Up to $10,000 ** Must demonstrate a greater impact through your initiative or activity
Stream 3 – Community Leaders: To support women, or a group of women, volunteering or working within community sport and active recreation clubs or organisations to access professional development opportunities.
Activities in this stream could include:
- Coach, umpire or sports trainer training
- Aboriginal cultural engagement, practice and safety training
- Project / event management
- Media and communications training
- Strategic planning and management
- Financial management
Funding Level – Up to $5,000
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If your organisation has an idea for an activity that you would like to explore or potentially deliver in partnership with Sports Central, please contact Andrew Milligan on 5331 6966 or andrewm@sportscentral.org.au.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 4th March.