Grants and funding
Active Tasmania provides funding to increase opportunities for participation in sport and active recreation in Tasmania, and to assist the ongoing development of Tasmania's sport and recreation sector.
Clubs, not-for-profit organisations and local government entities that provide sport and active recreation opportunities to the Tasmanian community are invited to apply.
Definitions
For the purposes of Active Tasmania's grant programs:
- 'Sport' is defined as: A human activity involving physical exertion and skill as the primary focus of the activity, with elements of competition where rules and patterns of behaviour governing the activity exist formally through organisations and is generally accepted as a sport.
- 'Active Recreation' is defined as: Active recreation activities are those engaged in for the purpose of relaxation, health and wellbeing or enjoyment with the primary activity requiring physical exertion, and the primary focus on human activity.
Grant recipients
Please go to the relevant grant program to view the most recent recipients.
For further information, please contact Active Tasmania by email at info@active.tas.gov.au or phone on 1800 252 476.
Grant Updates
To stay up to date with all available grants for community and local government you can subscribe to Grant Alerts by emailing grants@dpac.tas.gov.au.
Active Clubs Program 2024-25 - Closed
The Active Clubs Program is funded through the Community Support Fund (CSF). Legislation requires that funding under this program is provided for the benefit of community sport and recreation clubs.
Applications open no later than 3 February 2025
Applications close at 2:00pm on 5 March 2025.
Only one application can be submitted per eligible organisation.
Overview
The Program aims to assist eligible organisations to purchase additional or replace existing equipment to deliver community sport and/or active recreation activities that enhance participation.
Eligible equipment includes:
- Playing and or/training equipment
- Coaching and/or officiating equipment
- Safety, health and/or protective equipment
- Uniforms and/or protective gear directly associated with participation*
- Information technology equipment directly associated with participation
- Watercraft and related equipment
- Playing venue maintenance equipment
Funding available
The total funding pool for the Program is $1.16 million.
Funding limits (per applicant) are:
- Minimum funding amount: $1,000
- Maximum funding amount: $20,000
For funding amounts less than $3,000, applicants are not required to provide a co-contribution towards the project.
For funding amounts of $3,000 or more, successful applicants must have a minimum of 25 per cent of the total project cost to contribute towards the project.
Active Industry Fund - Closed
- Applications open 15 January 2025
- Applications close 2:00 pm, 26 February 2025
Overview
The Active Industry Fund (the Fund) is open to sport and active recreation providers and services who meet the eligibility for funding requirements. These organisations include:
- State Sporting Organisations (SSOs)
- State Disability Sports Organisation (SDSOs)
- State Sector Service Providers (SSSPs)
- State Active Recreation Providers (SARPs)
- National Sporting Organisations or National Disability Sporting Organisations operating in a unitary structure in Tasmania (NSOs / NDSOs)
Eligibility is based on the status of the organisation at the time of lodgement of the Application form.
The purpose of the funding is to provide financial resources to sporting organisations to:
- increase participation and improve retention in sport and active recreation
- increase safe, fun and inclusive participation opportunities
- build governance capability for the organisation and its affiliates and/or the sector
- support education and training opportunities to upskill the sector, e.g. coaching, officiating, governance, child safeguarding and administration.
Funding available
$2,440,000 is available through the Program across 2025 and 2026.
The Program will provide multi-year (2 years) investment funding to successful organisations.
Active Industry Project Fund - Closed
Applications open 23 January 2025
Applications closed
Overview
The Active Industry Project Fund (the Fund) is open to sport and active recreation providers and services who meet the eligibility for funding requirements. These organisations include:
- State Sporting Organisations (SSOs)
- State Disability Sports Organisation (SDSOs)
- State Sector Service Providers (SSSPs)
- State Active Recreation Providers (SARPs)
- National Sporting Organisations or National Disability Sporting Organisations operating in a unitary structure in Tasmania (NSOs / NDSOs)
Eligibility is based on the status of the organisation at the time of lodgement of the Application form.
The purpose of the funding is to provide financial resources to sporting organisations for new projects that will:
- Increase and/or diversify participation opportunities and development pathways; or
- Implement new systems for improved administration and performance of the sector.
Funding available
$800,000 is available through the Program.
The Program will provide funding Projects undertaken and completed by June 2027.
Junior Travel Assistance Program - Open
- Open for applications from 27 November 2024
- Closing for applications on 30 June 2025 or when the available funding has been exhausted.
The Junior Travel Assistance Program (JTAP) provides financial assistance to help alleviate the costs of competing in national sporting championships.
Funding will be available for Tasmanians aged 12-18 years selected to travel interstate for the purpose of representing Tasmania in a National Sporting Championship.
Program objective
To provide financial assistance to young athletes, selected to attend national events to enhance sport development pathways for young Tasmanians.
Funding available
The maximum funding limit is $200 per championship and a maximum of $200 per athlete per financial year.
The total funding available in 2024-25 is $150,000.
Eligible Events
Event nominations can only be provided by the relevant State/National body or event organiser directly to Active Tasmania. Active Tasmania will assess all event nominations against the eligibility criteria
The events listed below have been approved under the program guidelines and athletes can make an application for funding.
If the event the athlete has been selected in is not listed, please contact the relevant State or National body to request it submits the event for consideration to Active Tasmania.
How to apply
Tasmanian Active Infrastructure Grants Program - Open
Overview
The Tasmanian Government recognises the importance of sport and active recreation and is committed to ensuring more Tasmanians, regardless of their age or background, get active and have places to play.
The program will provide grants to the sport and active recreation sector to build new, and upgrade existing, sport and active recreation infrastructure.
About the Program
- The program opens at 11am on 24 February 2025.
- The program closes at 2 pm on 30 April 2025
Projects should provide spaces that are safe, inclusive, accessible, meet present standards and cater for a range of activities.
Examples of projects include inclusive changerooms, toilets and shower facilities, development of new courts or playing fields, field lighting and accessible paths and ramps.
$5 million will be available in 2024 - 2025.
Funding available
- Grants of $25 000 - $500 000 will be provided.
- Applicants are required to contribute at least 20 per cent of the total project cost. This can include monetary or in-kind professional labour. At least 10 per cent of the total project cost is required to be a monetary contribution.
- The Project completion on 30 June 2028.
Who can apply?
The program is open to sport and active recreation organisations and Local Government Associations that are:
- incorporated, not-for-profit organisations,
- local government authorities (councils), or
- not-for-profit organisations registered under company law.
How to apply
Supporting resources
Overview of Tasmanian Active Infrastructure Grants Program 2024-25
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Ticket to Play - Open
- Open for applications from 4 July 2024.
- Closing for applications on 30 May 2025.
About Ticket to Play
Ticket to Play is a Tasmanian Government initiative designed to reduce the cost of sport and active recreation membership and/or registration for eligible children.
Ticket to Play provides two vouchers worth up to $100 each towards club membership fees for children aged 5-18 years who are listed on a Services Australia Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or are in Out of Home Care. Vouchers can be used at two different activity providers, or both can be used at one activity provider.
The key objective of Ticket to Play is to increase the number of young Tasmanians participating in sport and active recreation.
Who is eligible for a voucher?
Applicants must be:
- aged between 5 and 18 years old at the time of application; and
- be listed on a valid Services Australia Health Care or Pensioner Concession card or
- have received Family Tax Benefit A in the previous or current financial year or be in approved out of home care or
- a temporary or provisional visa holder, undocumented migrant or international student.
Please click on 'Apply for a voucher', if you meet the above criteria
What can I use a voucher for?
Vouchers can be used toward the cost of club membership or registration fees at Tasmanian sport or active recreation organisations who are listed as an approved activity provider. Search for Approved Activity Providers.
The Ticket to Play vouchers can only be used at or redeemed by Approved Activity Providers.
Active Tasmania, along with all other Australian, State and Territory governments, accepts the following definitions of ‘sport’ and ‘active recreation’, from within the National Sport and Active Recreation Policy Framework:
- Sport - A human activity involving physical exertion and skill as the primary focus of the activity, with elements of competition where rules and patterns of behaviour governing the activity exist formally through organisations and is generally accepted as a sport (Australian Sports Commission).
- Active Recreation - Activities engaged in for the purpose of relaxation, health and wellbeing or enjoyment with the primary activity requiring physical exertion, and the primary focus on human activity.
Ticket To Wellbeing - Closed
A review is underway, including eligibility criteria, to inform future program planning for the second year of the trial.
About the program
The trial Ticket to Wellbeing program is a Tasmanian Government initiative designed to reduce the cost of sport and active recreation membership and/or registration for eligible older people.
Ticket to Wellbeing provides two $100 vouchers towards the cost of sport and active recreation membership and/or registration for older people aged 65 and older who are listed on a Services Australia Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card.
The key objective of Ticket to Wellbeing is to increase the number of older Tasmanians participating in sport and active recreation.
Vouchers must be given to an Approved Activity Provider to redeem by 6 June 2025.
Who is eligible for a voucher?
Applicants must be:
- living in Tasmania
- aged 65 years and over at the time of application
- be listed on a valid Services Australia Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card.
What can a voucher be used for?
A voucher can be used toward the cost of club membership or registration fees at Tasmanian sport or active recreation organisations who are listed as an approved activity provider.
A searchable list of Approved Activity Providers is regularly updated and made available on the Ticket to Wellbeing website.
Ticket to Wellbeing vouchers can only be used or redeemed by Approved Activity Providers.
Definitions
For the purpose of these guidelines, the following definitions apply:
Sport is a human activity involving physical exertion and skill as the primary focus of the activity, with elements of competition where rules and patterns of behaviour governing the activity exist formally through organisations and is generally accepted as a sport (Australian Sports Commission).
Active recreation is activities engaged in for the purpose of relaxation, health and wellbeing or enjoyment with the primary activity requiring physical exertion, and the primary focus on human activity.
An Approved Activity Provider is a Sport or Active Recreation provider that has been approved by Active Tasmania to accept and redeem Ticket to Wellbeing vouchers from participants.
For more information or to register your interest as an Activity Provider please visit tickettowellbeing.tas.gov.au
Other funding opportunities
Looking for funding support? Active Tasmania administers funding through a range of grant programs including support for sporting representatives and State sport and recreation organisations to lead, administer and develop activities around Tasmania.
Check out the below funding and grant options:
Australian Sports Commission - Grants and Funding provides opportunities for individuals and sporting organisations to receive funding through the Australian Sports Commission
The Australian Sports Foundation provides a platform enabling people to make tax deductible donations to sporting projects.
The Tasmanian Institute of Sport provides support for elite athletes and coaches through scholarships and services. This includes emerging and established talented athletes who compete in Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games sports and their recognised pathways.
National Representatives Fund provides funding to assist Tasmanian athletes and coaches competing at a Junior or Open Competition level to travel with an international team competing overseas.
Sporting Competitions Access Fund is to assist athletes with disability, enabling them to compete in national or international sporting competitions and allowing them to excel in their chosen sport at the highest possible level.
Tasmanian Community Fund provides grants to community organisation to support positive social change and meet community needs.
Healthy Tasmania Grants provides funding for community organisations to promote health and wellbeing.
Some local councils assist residents selected in State or National teams, and/or Service Clubs such as Rotary or Lions may also assist. Contact your local organisation for information.