Territory sporting clubs, organisations and individuals are set to benefit from sport and active recreation grant funding programs now open for applications.

The Grass Roots Grant program supports participation initiatives, volunteer development, purchasing of equipment, planning and promotional activities with up to $5,000 funding available.

In 2018-2019, a total of 35 organisations received support to the value of $120,787 via the Grass Roots Grant program.

Applications for Grass Roots Grants Round 1 close 15 September 2019. Round 2 will open on 1 November 2019 and close 1 March 2020.

The Quick Response Grant program provides funding of up to $10,000 for emergency situations to replace equipment destroyed due to things like fire, flood, storm and theft, or for activities that have arisen that could not have been planned for.

The Quick Response program also provides funding to individuals selected to represent Australia.

In 2018-2019, a total of 17 organisations or individuals received support to the value of $134,760 via the Quick response grant program.

Applications for Quick Response Grants close are open until 31 May 2020, or until funding is exhausted.

To learn more about sport or active recreation grants, visit https://nt.gov.au/leisure/sport/apply-for-a-sport-or-active-recreation-grant-online

Quotes from Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture, Senior Director, Dr Ian Ford

“Sport and active recreation funding programs are a really important way for the Territory Government to promote physical activity and community wellbeing, and support sporting clubs and organisations.

“Through the Grass Roots Grant program, the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club was assisted with the costs associated in hosting the first annual West Macs Monster Ultra Marathon.

“Our Quick Response grant supported Dante Rodrigues to participate in the 2018 World Kickboxing Championships in Italy.

“Sport is a way of life in the Territory and we will continue to invest in our clubs and organisations, ensuring and supporting access, opportunity, and inclusion for all athletes across the Territory.”

Media contact: Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture 0447 130 495