Community active recreation and sporting organisations throughout South Australia have been allocated more than $1.2 million in the latest round of funding from the State Government’s Active Club Program, which is focussed on supporting sport and active recreation at the grassroots level.
Community sporting groups get boost from Active Club grants
October 9, 2008
Community active recreation and sporting organisations throughout South Australia have been allocated more than $1.2 million in the latest round of funding from the State Government’s Active Club Program.
Recreation and Sport Minister Michael Wright said the Active Club Program was entirely focussed on supporting sport and active recreation at the grassroots level.
Some of the successful grants announced as part of the latest round include:
$9530 to assist with the cost of a safety upgrade and equipment at Aerial Gymnastics Club
$17,500 for a floodlight upgrade at FC Adelaide Sports and Social Club
$4970 to help stage a junior bowls program at the Hahndorf Bowling Club
$4000 to assist with installation of a new pitch at Angle Vale Cricket Club
$2500 to assist with coach development for the Riding for the Disabled Association SA
$3800 towards the purchase of kayaks for Scout Association of Australia SA
$13,900 for the construction of a new facility for the Tanunda Football Club
$4000 to assist with an upgrade of the Balaklava and Districts War Memorial Swimming Pool.
“Since its inception in 1996 the Active Club Program has provided in excess of $21 million in funding to approximately 5400 successful applicants,” Minister Wright said.
“It is evident that this program has made a significant difference to South Australian active recreation and sport organisations.
Minister Wright is also pleased to announce that funding for the first round of the Active Club Program in 2008/09 is now open.
Under the program, community active recreation and sport clubs can apply for $2.35 million in funding which is provided over two rounds each financial year.
The funding is made available to increase participation, improve services and provide quality facilities throughout the community.
“It is at this community level that everyone can benefit from active recreation and sport opportunities, adding to the quality of life for all South Australians,” Minister Wright said.
“The Active Club Program offers financial assistance to support grassroots organisations to strengthen and sustain active communities. This increases access to quality active recreation and sport activities and facilities.”
“No doubt the call for new applications will see a range of innovative and exciting project proposals put forward.”
Applications for the new round of the Active Club Program close on Monday 20 October.
More information is available by phoning 8416 6708 or by visiting the Office for Recreation and Sport website www.recsport.sa.gov.au
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