The 2023/24 Project Support Program (‘the Program’) has been created to administer projects that have been identified by the NSW Government and that fall within the portfolio of the Minister for Sport.
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: In line with invitation to apply
Program objective
The key objectives of the Program align to the Office of Sport Strategic Plan and include:
- improve participation in sport and active recreation, including under-represented or marginalised groups such as women and girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people and those experiencing hardship, by catering to their diverse needs.
- support events that celebrate the achievements of a grassroots sport and active recreation club and/or association and its volunteers and participants.
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 Lismore Thistles Soccer Club
This project constructs and installs home (3) and away (3) change room shower cubicles at the community soccer club Lismore Thistles. This facility improvement supports the club's efforts to facilitate safe and diverse community participation in sport and seeks to reduce barriers to participation including for women and girls.
$15,710 was approved by
Minister for SportDate approved
April 2024Location of the project
Lismore City CouncilLocation of the recipient
LismoreAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
4
Project Support Program (PSP) 2023/24
Program term
Projects to be completed by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Woonona Boardriders Club Inc
This is an inaugural, female only surfing competition at Woonona beach on 5 May 2024. To continue being held annually. For the advancement of women and female surfers in the Illawarra and south coast region of New South Wales. It will become an annual fixing for Surfing in Australia.
$10,000 was approved by
Minister for SportDate approved
April 2024Location of the project
Wollongong City CouncilLocation of the recipient
WollongongAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
4
Project Support Program (PSP) 2023/24
Program term
Projects to be completed by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for The Gurdwara Singh Sabha Society Griffith (NSW) Incorporated
Shaheedi Tournament is held every year on June long weekend, which attracts over 15,000 visitors to Griffith over 2 days. The 26th Shaheedi Tournament will be held on 8 and 9 June 2024, it will display over 100 teams and is expected to be attended by 15,000 to 20,000 spectators.
$20,000 was approved by
Minister for SportDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
Griffith City CouncilLocation of the recipient
GriffithAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
4
Project Support Program (PSP) 2023/24
Program term
Projects to be completed by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Bobbin Head Cycle Classic
Now in its 14th year the Bobbin Head Cycle Classic (aka The Bobbo) is an annual community bike ride attracting up to 2500 riders. It is owned and managed by volunteers from five Rotary Clubs and raises funds for Lifeline and selected charities.
$3,000 was approved by
Grants Management SystemDate approved
January 2024Location of the project
Ku-Ring-Gai CouncilLocation of the recipient
Ku-Ring-GaiAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
4
Project Support Program (PSP) 2023/24
Program term
Projects to be completed by 30 June 2025Support and contact
Office of Sport staff are available to provide information to potential applicants on interpretation of the guidelines including types of projects eligible for funding. They can also provide advice relating to the online application process.
Please direct enquiries to grantsunit@sport.nsw.gov.au