Sustainable sports grounds

The Sustainable Sports Grounds Program will help local communities implement sustainable water management practice and achieve high levels of use and participation at sport and recreation facilities.

Eligibility

Only local government authorities are eligible to apply directly to the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) for funding for this program. Clubs and organisations seeking to access funds should discuss their proposal with the relevant local council.

Funding range of grant

Up to $100,000

Open Dates

This program is closed.

Program Guidelines

Sustainable sports grounds guidelines (PDF 1 MB) (Word 444 KB).

Supporting Documents

Documents that are to be considered and/or submitted as part of the Application Form:

• Project Management Framework (Fact Sheet Word 1.03 MB) (Template Word 80.5 KB)
• In-Kind and Voluntary Labour Support Proforma (Word 1.63 MB)
• Schedule of Use (Fact Sheet Word 1.03 MB) (Template Excel 80 KB) (Example Excel 99.5 KB)
• Capital Replacement Plan (Fact Sheet Word 1.03 MB) (Template Excel 29 KB)
• Aboriginal Heritage Planning Tool
• Code of Conduct Form for Tenants (Word 26 KB)

Before you apply for a grant, we recommend you read about DPCD's Funding Agreements as funding is dependent upon your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.

Apply

Applications for this program closed on 10 August 2011.

Program area and assistance

Read more about Sport and Recreation Victoria
For assistance with a project idea and/or an application contact your local DPCD/SRV representative
For general grant enquiries contact the Grants Information Line

Interest Areas

Local Government
Sport & Recreation