Sporting groups are being reminded to apply for the latest round of Grass Roots Grants through the Department of Sport and Recreation.
Assessments for the 2014-15 Round Two program are closing at the end of the month.
Late last year, the NT Government increased the maximum amount available for individual applications from $3000 to $5000.
The program was further enhanced by opening the application process all year round, enabling clubs and recreation groups to make submissions at any time. Submissions are then assessed quarterly.
Grass Roots Grants are open to clubs and recreation groups to fund a range of initiatives including:
- Assistance to develop the club volunteer base;
- Training for administrators, coaches and officials;
- Events to increase participation;
- Resources to enhance existing and new programs, such as, video coaching aids and electronic equipment to support Club Development;
- Assistance to become incorporated;
- Protective and safety equipment;
- Minor facility upgrades;
- General sports equipment
Recipients of Round One grants in 2014-15 included:
- $3000 for grandstand seating for players and spectators (MacKillop Sharks Rugby League Football Club)
- $3000 for portable baseball mounds to improve safety (Darwin Baseball League)
- $2970 for a PA System for events (Arunga Park Speedway Association Incorporated)
- $3000 for the development of orienteering maps for Alice Springs and Katherine (Top End Orienteers Incorporated)
Round two of the Grass Roots Development Investment Program for 2014-15 will close for assessment on 28 February 2015.
Applications for the 2014-15 Round Two program must be made online at: http://www.sportandrecreation.nt.gov.au/grants-vouchers/dsrr-grants.
For further information, contact the Department of Sport and Recreation on free call 1800 045 678.
Media contact: Andrea Allen 0401 119467