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Eligibility
Only Local Government Authorities and the Alpine Resorts Victoria are eligible to apply directly to the Fund.
Applications must be submitted by an authorised Local Government Authorities/Alpine Resorts Victoria representative.
Applications received directly from clubs, associations, umpiring organisations, schools, community organisations and businesses will not be considered for funding.
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Application process
Process for local government authorities
Eligible applicants must discuss project ideas with Sport and Recreation Victoria before submitting an online application.
Eligible applicants must submit an application via the Sport and Recreation Victoria website, addressing the assessment criteria as per Section 5 and separately email all supporting documents to communityinfrastructure@sport.vic.gov.au
Process for clubs/local organisations
Sporting and recreation clubs, sporting associations and leagues, educational institutions, not-for-profit community organisations, businesses and individuals cannot directly apply to the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.
An Expression of Interest for Community Organisations Form has been developed to assist this process if Local Government Authorities and Alpine Resorts Victoria wish to use this.
Local clubs and organisations are advised to contact their Local Government Authority or Alpine Resorts Victoria if they wish to express interest and seek support from the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.
Successful Applications Announced
Successful applications of the 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund will be announced from April 2024.
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Templates, guides and fact sheets
Templates and Fact Sheets
- In-Kind Labour and Voluntary Support fact sheet and template (Word)
- Competitive Neutrality fact sheet (Word)
- Community Consultation and amenity impacts October 2021 (pdf)
- Community Consultation and amenity impacts October 2021 (word)
- Project Management Framework fact sheet and template (Word)
- Schedule of Use fact sheet and template (Excel)
- Capital-Replacement-Plan fact sheet and template (Word)
- Detailed Area Schedule Example and Template (Excel)
- Fair Play Code form for tenants (Word)
- Environmentally Sustainable Design fact sheet (Word)
- Universal Design fact sheet (Word)
- Project Governance framework template (Word)
- SunSmart Online Shade Audit Tool
- Water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities
- Guidance Note - Auspice Applications
Guides
These publications are intended for use as a guide only and further specialist advice should be sought on the specifics of your project:
- Design for Everyone Guide
- Sport and Recreation Victoria Infrastructure Grants – Acknowledgement and Publicity Guidelines (pdf)
- Sport and Recreation Victoria Infrastructure Grants – Acknowledgement and Publicity Guidelines (Word)
- Fair Access Policy Roadmap
- Female Friendly Sport Infrastructure Guidelines
- This Girl Can - Helping women and girls get active
- AFL Preferred Facility Guidelines
- Netball Australia National Facilities Policy (pdf)
- Netball Victoria Facility Manual
- Tennis Australia National Tennis Facility Planning and Development Guide
- Artificial Grass For Sport Guide (pdf)
- Artificial Grass For Sport Guide (Word)
- Cricket Australia Community Cricket Facilities Guidelines
- Croquet Facility Guide
- Good Play Space Guide: "I can play too" (pdf)
- Good Play Space Guide: "I can play too" (Word)
- Pool Concourse Guidelines
- Aquatic Facilities in Victoria
- Healthy Choices: policy guidelines for sport and recreation centres
- PLA Open Space Planning Guide
- Female participation in sport and physical activity a snapshot of the evidence
- Physical activity across life stages
- Provision of drinking water fountains in public areas
- Welcoming Sport
- Women in sport and recreation in Australia
- Barriers to sports participation for women and girls
- Retaining the Membership of Women in Sport
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Program area and assistance
Read more about Sport and Recreation Victoria
For assistance with a project idea and/or an application contact your Sport and Recreation Victoria representative.
For general Sport and Recreation Victoria grant enquiries email info@sport.vic.gov.au
Status: Closed
Closing: 13/12/2023
The 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is a state-wide competitive Victorian Government program that provides a range of grant opportunities across 3 funding streams.
- Community Facilities
- Community Sports Lighting
- Planning
The fund is underpinned by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions’ priorities to create more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; help businesses and industries to thrive; and build vibrant communities and regions.
For specific details on the program, including the objectives of the fund, the number of applications that can be submitted under each stream, the grant amounts available and eligibility of applications please refer to the guidelines.
Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions
For specific details on the number of applications that can be submitted under each category please refer to:
The guidelines:
- 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund Guidelines - Accessible (Word)
- 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund Guidelines (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions