GRANTS GRANTS GRANTS
$150M VIC REGIONAL JOBS & INFRASTRUCTURE FUND OPEN
The Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund (RJIF) is one of the Victorian Government’s key regional development strategies with funding requests considered between $20,000 and $3 million, from a total available package of $156 million. Speedway Australia is ready and willing to assist eligible tracks to work though the process of this exciting grant opportunity, so if you’re interested please contact Adam Brook in the first instance.
The government have a thorough information pack available here and note that applications close on August 10. The process is as follows:-
Step 1: Read the Application Guidelines here to establish eligibility and read the terms and conditions for the funding.
Step 2: Contact your local Regional Development Victoria office to discuss the proposed project and express interest in applying.
Step 3: Applicants apply for funding. An online link to an application form will be sent to the applicant by the relevant RDV regional office.
https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/regional-infrastructure-fund
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ESPERANCE GRANT GOES DOWN TO THE WIRE
A $27,500 election pledge from the WA State government will see 500 metres of all new wire mesh installed at Esperance Toyota Speedway this winter.
The club were proactively contacted by local candidate Shelley Payne, asking if they had any infrastructure and safety upgrades that were needed in the short term, and submitted a proposal for the mesh replacement. The Goldfields Esperance Development Commission (GEDC) organised the formalities of the election pledge small grant, and once the McGowan Government were re-elected the funding was made available.
The club would like to acknowledge Premier Mark McGowan and his Government, Shelly Payne MLC, Darren West MLC and the Staff at the GEDC for their assistance in this important safety upgrade.
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HEADS UP: QLD INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER
Tracks in Queensland will be in with a shot at $9 million of COVID-19 recovery funding from the state government, with a new Active Gameday Projects fund launching in September.
The focus will be on infrastructure such as lighting and irrigation, and funding of up to $150,000 will be available for eligible organisations and projects who are able chip in 20 per cent of their project’s cost. Tracks in many other states are already eligible for government support of this type, so it’s great that QLD tracks will now have a similar opportunity.
In the coming weeks new QLD Sport Development Officer Ben Bishop will liaise with tracks to ensure they are ready to go when the scheme opens for applications.
More preliminary details available here: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/92698
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA GRANTS AVAILABLE NOW
The following outlines the funding requirements for the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP), Grassroots Facilities Program (GFP), and Regional and Districts Facilities Program (RDFP).
To support the implementation of the State Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Plan the government has committed $35 million towards the establishment of the $10 million RDFP and the $25 million GFP. These budgets have been split over 2020-21 and 2021-22, resulting in $44 million being available in infrastructure grants over the 2020-21 and 2021-22 financial years.
This new funding combined with existing program budgets will result in $20,670,000 being available across the Infrastructure Projects suite of grant programs in 2021-22
1. Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP)
The objective of CRSFP is to provide access to funding for the development of sustainable, functional, inclusive and fit-for-purpose active recreation and sport facilities that meet the current and future needs of the South Australian community. CRSFP will assist eligible organisations to develop infrastructure that directly addresses demonstrated need and supports participation through the rational development of good quality projects.
2. Grassroots Facilities Program (GFP)
The objective of GFP is to increase sport participation and improve gender equality to support healthier, happier and safer communities. GFP will assist eligible organisations to develop core infrastructure that directly impacts participation through the rational development of good quality, well designed and utilised facilities.
3. Regional and Districts Facilities Program (RDFP)
The objective of RDFP is to create regionally significant sport and active recreation precincts (sport and active recreation hubs) that meet the current and future needs of the South Australian community. RDFP will assist eligible organisations to develop infrastructure that is strategically justified through the rational development of good quality projects.
Program guidelines can be found here
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Ross Kirby.