25/26 Sports Club and Active Recreation Support Program

Before completing this application form, you must have read the program Community Grants Program guidelines: Community Grants Guidelines 2025 / 2026 .

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for this grant. It is crucial that you complete these questions before any others to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

Depending on the grant you have selected you may be asked to provide the following information:

• Proof of public liability insurance
• A copy of the most recent tax invoice within the last or current financial year

If you have any questions in regards to these eligibility criteria, please contact community@ccrc.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 763 903 and ask to speak with our Community Services Team. 

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Community Grants and Support Program provides support for identified community members and local community organisations that endeavour to make positive change and contribute to a vibrant community. Applicants are subject to eligibility criteria and must complete the relevant application through Council’s Smarty Grants portal with all supporting documentation for the application to be considered.

Council provides Community Grants and Support to respond to community priorities and need; to create a more sustainable and resilient community by delivering social (including health and wellbeing), cultural, environmental and economic outcomes through the funding streams.

Projects and initiatives selected will align with Council’s Vision - We aspire to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.

Objectives of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Community Grants and Support Program

• Create opportunities for diverse activities and events to meet identified community priorities that align with Council’s vision and strategic objectives in accordance with Council’s 2021-2025 Corporate Plan.
• Build community skills, capacity and resilience.
• Develop and maintain community infrastructure.
• Strengthen our community through social inclusion and collaboration.
• Form collaborative partnerships to prioritise physical and mental wellbeing of residents.
• Prioritise the natural environment.

• In accordance with Council’s Community Grants and Support Policy, the local government principles prescribed in the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld) apply to Council’s Community Grants and Support Program.

  s4(2) The local government principles are—

  (a) transparent and effective processes, and decision-making in the public interest; and

  (b) sustainable development and management of assets and infrastructure, and delivery of effective services; and,

  (c) democratic representation, social inclusion and meaningful community engagement; and

  (d) good governance of, and by, local government; and

  (e) ethical and legal behaviour of councillors, local government employees and councillor advisors

• Program funding for the 2025- 2026 financial year is $7,500.
• The Sports Clubs and Active Recreation  Support Program accepts ongoing applications of $400.00 throughout the financial year until the budget is fully expended.
• Successful applicants under the Program are eligible to apply for other funding streams within the Community Grants and Support Program.

Healthy Communities

Our Aspirations

A healthy, active and inclusive community with a strong sense of identity, belonging and pride.

Program Stream Criteria:

Eligible Items for this Funding Stream

The following items are eligible for support under this funding stream:

• Public liability insurance for the club or organisation for the current Financial Year ( not paid in forward - 26/27FY or in retrospect 24/25 FY)

• Association or membership fees payable to governing bodies, such as state or national organisations

• Volunteer upskilling or training, including courses, workshops, or certifications that support capacity building within the organisation

• Applicants must be a local or regional level Queensland not for profit sport or active recreation organisation operating within the Cassowary Coast Local Government Area.
• Applicants must provide their certificate of currency or an insurance renewal notice for public liability payable or paid within the current financial year. (TAX INVOICE - Pending or Paid)
• Applications can be retrospective provided that the application is for insurance paid or payable within the current financial year.
• Eligible organisations may only submit one application per round of the Program.
• Organisations undertaking the sport or active recreation activities listed in Table One of the Guidelines: Eligible Sport and Active Recreation Activities, are eligible to apply to this Program Stream.
• Applicants must have a membership of 20 or more active members

By proceeding with the application I confirm that I have read the Program Guidelines Community Grants & Support Program Guidelines and the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Corporate Plan Corporate Plan 2021-2025 and that my organisation is eligible to apply.