Together More Active
Together More Active 2023-27 provides grants to support organisations to increase participation in sport and active recreation, build a skilled workforce and a develop a safe, inclusive and resilient sector.
Important dates
Open: 27 November 2024
Close: 29 January 2025
Program guidelines
About the program
The program supports initiatives that increase participation in sport and active recreation by:
- building a more sustainable sport and recreation sector in Victoria
- increasing the equity, diversity and inclusiveness of the sport and recreation industry in Victoria.
Eligibility
Together More Active is open to recognised state sporting associations, state sport and active recreation bodies, regional sports assemblies and regional academies of sport. For a full list of eligible organisations, visit the Our sector section of our website.
Please note, organisations receiving funding through the Foundation Funding stream of Round 1 of Together More Active 2023-27 are not eligible to directly apply under Round 2 of the Program but may partner with other organisations.
Eligible organisations must meet the following criteria at the time of application and if successful for the term of any funding agreement:
- be a non-government, not-for-profit incorporated body operating in Victoria,
- hold an active and valid Australian Business Number (ABN); and
- be a legal entity operating as either:
- an incorporated association; or
- a public company limited by guarantee.
- have a minimum of 40% women on their board or committee or be able to provide an Office for Women in Sport and Recreation approved work plan to meet this requirement
- have met reporting requirements on any grants previously received from SRV to the satisfaction of the Department.
- implement and maintain policies relating to member protection and Child Safe Standards
- where applicable, must be able to meet the following legislation and policy requirements:
- if an applicant intends to deliver services to children, it must be appropriately insured against child abuse
- if an applicant has been named in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, or received notice that it was named in an application for redress to the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse established under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018 (Cth) (National Redress Scheme), it must join or provide evidence to the Department that it intends to join, the National Redress Scheme.
- promote and adhere to the Fair Play Code (or) relevant national sporting organisation or state sporting association code of conduct/member protection policy, which incorporates the Fair Play Code
- have a Sport Integrity Australia approved anti-doping policy in place and comply with the National Anti-doping Scheme where required
- where the National Anti-Doping Policy is not applicable, organisations responsible for delivering sporting competitions in Victoria are required to have a policy or statement of commitment that promotes ethical participation, free of doping and the use of drugs
- demonstrate, to the Department’s satisfaction, a commitment to prioritising participation of targeted groups through appropriate Action Plans and policies
- Regional Sports Assemblies must also be an active and engaged member of Regional Sport Victoria Inc.
Funding options
Round 2 of Together More Active 2023-27 has 3 separate funding streams:
- Stream 1a – Sector Capability Building Funding
- Stream 1b – Sector Capability Building Funding – Regional Sports Assemblies and Regional Sport Victoria
- Stream 2 – Inclusive Participation Project Funding
- Stream 3 – Workforce Development Project Funding.
What streams am I eligible to apply for?
Peak bodies
Vicsport, Outdoors Victoria and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria can apply under the Sector Capability Building funding stream only.
Organisations that apply under the Sector Capability Building funding stream may partner with organisations applying under the Inclusive Participation and Workforce Development project funding streams but cannot directly apply themselves.
Regional Sports Assemblies and Regional Sport Victoria
Regional Sports Assemblies and Regional Sport Victoria can apply under the Sector Capability Building Regional Sports Assemblies and Regional Sport Victoria stream only.
Organisations that apply under the Sector Capability Building Regional Sports Assemblies and Regional Sport Victoria stream may partner with organisations applying under the Inclusive Participation and Workforce Development project funding streams but cannot directly apply themselves.
State Sporting Associations
Category 4 State Sporting Associations can apply for funding under the Inclusive Participation and Workforce Development project funding streams only.
Category 1, 2 and 3 State Sporting Associations can apply for funding under the Inclusive Participation and Workforce Development project funding streams, except those organisations receiving funding through the Foundation Funding stream of Round 1 of Together More Active 2023-27.
Organisations that are currently receiving through the Foundation Funding stream may partner with organisations applying under the Inclusive Participation and Workforce Development project funding streams but cannot directly apply themselves.
If you are unsure of your organisation’s category, please contact your Sport and Recreation Victoria Relationship Manager.
State Sport and Active Recreation Bodies
State Sport and Active Recreation Bodies, with the exception of those listed below, can apply for funding under the Inclusive Participation and Workforce Development project funding streams.
Disability Sport and Recreation can apply for Sector Capability Building funding stream only but may partner with organisations applying under the Inclusive Participation and Workforce Development project funding streams.
Bushwalking Victoria, Field and Game Australia and Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria can only apply for funding under the Inclusive Participation and Workforce Development project funding streams if they are not currently receiving funding through the Foundation Funding stream of Round 1 of Together More Active 2023-27.
Organisations that are currently receiving through the Foundation Funding stream may partner with organisations applying under the Inclusive Participation and Workforce Development project funding streams but cannot directly apply themselves.
Regional Academies of Sport
Regional Academies of Sport can apply for funding under the Inclusive Participation and Workforce Development project funding streams.
Application Process
Applications are now open for Together More Active.
Please contact your Sport and Recreation Victoria Relationship Manager if you have not received information on the Application Process or if you require assistance.
Applications will be assessed after the Program closes and organisations will be informed of their funding allocation in May 2025.
For the contact details of any organisation on this list please contact us.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
To read the FAQs for this program, please see Together More Active– Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Additional information
For general Sport and Recreation Victoria grant enquiries please contact us.
For information about Victorian Government Acknowledgement requirements see Acknowledgement and publicity guidelines for Sport and Recreation grant recipients.
