The Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) has been revamped to ensure more money is spent on a wider range of sport and recreation projects.
Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron said the maximum available grant under the CSRFF would jump from $1.8 to $4million.
"An extra small grants round has been created for projects under $150,000. The application form and process for this round will be simpler and run twice a year," Mr Waldron said.
"We have also initiated a Development Bonus scheme. The standard CSRFF grant provides up to one-third of a project's funding but, through the Development Bonus, an application can receive up to 50 per cent of the total cost of the project if the project satisfies certain criteria."
The Minister said this would include the achievement of important Government outcomes such as co-location of facilities, increasing participation amongst low participation groups and sustainability initiatives.
Funds will also be quarantined for non-metropolitan pool upgrades ($750,000) and sustainable initiative projects such as water and energy saving projects ($1million).
The CSRFF was increased from $9million per annum to $20million a year in the 2009-10 State Budget, providing funds for infrastructure such as club rooms, tennis courts and lighting.
"Sport and recreation has an important role to play in building stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities," Mr Waldron said.
"These extra funds will help to ensure that grass roots sport and recreation organisations can provide the context for communities to be active.
"Beyond the social benefits that come from people being involved in sport and recreation together, this increase will provide a boost to local tradespeople, who will build the new and improved infrastructure."
For more information on CSRFF grants, contact your local Department of Sport and Recreation office.
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