The NSW Government 2023 Election Commitments Fund (‘the Fund’) has been created to administer the projects that have been identified as election commitments by the NSW Government and that fall within the Sport portfolio.
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: In line with invitation to apply
Program objective
Organisations who will deliver the election commitments will be invited directly to apply for funding for the identified project/s and will be managed as ad-hoc or one-off grants under the NSW Grants Administration Guide. The 2023 Election Commitments Fund has two funding streams, Participation and Infrastructure.
The purpose and intent of projects vary and are detailed in the invitation to apply which will be sent directly to the identified organisations.
The key objectives of the Fund align to the Office of Sport Strategic Plan and include:
- Participation: Increase the percentage of adults and children participating regularly in sport and active recreation.
- Sector Sustainability: Increase the organisational health of the sport sector.
- Spaces & Places: Increase the number and proportion of fit-for purpose sport and active recreation facilities across NSW.
- Partnerships and Investment: Increase recognition of sport and active recreation as an important contributor to government priorities
This program is administered by Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport.
Grant recipients
Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives.
Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.
What was approved
Approved for Central Coast Mariners FC
The project benefits multiple community groups through access to Football related activities and general learning opportunities. The project has a direct benefit to the Central Coast Mariners A League Women, as the facility includes female friendly change-rooms, a gymnasium, learning spaces, rehabilitation spaces, community activity spaces, offices, showers & toilets
$500,000 was approved by
Minister For SportDate approved
June 2024Location of the recipient
Central Coast CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
5
Election Commitments Fund 2023/24
Program term
46568What was approved
Approved for Bankstown District Amateur Football Association
Supply and Installation of a scoreboard at Padstow Park. Padstow Park has been recently upgraded with a new all-weather field and is in the process of a building upgrade. The installation of a scoreboard will allow this site to be fully activated for grassroots football.
$50,000 was approved by
Minister For SportDate approved
May 2024Location of the recipient
Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
5
Election Commitments Fund 2023/24
Program term
45838What was approved
Approved for Central Coast Mariners FC
Onside with the Mariners is a ground-breaking football program for secondary schools, aiming to boost participation, create social impact, and empower Central Coast youth. Beyond building football skills and increasing participation, the initiative addresses the issues of domestic violence and youth unemployment, fostering a thriving, inclusive community.
$1,000,000 was approved by
Minister For SportDate approved
April 2024Location of the recipient
Central Coast CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
5
Election Commitments Fund 2023/24
Program term
46568What was approved
Approved for New South Wales Rugby League
The objective of this proposal is to ensure the continued delivery and growth of the Rugby League and Rugby League Tag Competitions in the Barwon Darling and Outback Rugby League allowing communities across the region to benefit from all the associated social outcomes that they bring.
$500,000 was approved by
Minister For SportDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Bourke Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
5
Election Commitments Fund 2023/24
Program term
46203What was approved
Approved for NSW Sports Federation Inc
The Sport NSW Female Leadership and Fair Play (FLFP) Project will expand upon the Sport NSW female leadership and fast track for female coaches programs to increase the number of female leaders and coaches in sport. The project will also oversee the establishment of the NSW Sport Fair Play network.
$250,000 was approved by
Minister For SportDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
5
Election Commitments Fund 2023/24
Program term
46203Support and contact
grantsunit@sport.nsw.gov.au