Sports & Recreation Grants in Australia
Sports & Recreation grants in Australia cover grassroots sport, recreation facilities, participation programs, and community sport and active recreation initiatives. Eligibility varies by funder: always check each grant's specific criteria before applying, since requirements around organisation type, DGR status, and geographic scope differ significantly between funders. Below are the 11 sports & recreation grants currently open or opening soon across Australia. Use the filters to narrow by region or eligibility, or browse related categories below.
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26/27 Learn to Swim Voucher Scheme
Parents and carers of children under five years old who are not enrolled in Transition or school can apply for two $100 Learn to Swim vouchers each year — one in January and one in July — to help cove…
Closes Thu, 31 Dec 2026Up to $100NTVerified 49 days agoSports & Recreation26/27 Sport Voucher Scheme (Parents/Carers)
The Sport Voucher Scheme The Sport Voucher Scheme helps active Territory families with the cost of participating in sport, active recreation, and cultural activities. Every child living in the Northe…
Closes Thu, 31 Dec 2026Up to $100NTVerified 49 days agoSports & RecreationLearn to Swim Voucher Scheme - Activity Providers
Sole traders, clubs and organisations can apply to become a registered swim provider for the Learn to Swim Program. Registered providers can receive vouchers of up to $200 for every child registered w…
Closes Sun, 30 Apr 2028NTVerified 49 days agoSports & RecreationSport Voucher Scheme - Activity Providers
Sole traders, clubs and organisations can apply to become a registered activity provider to provide activities to children as part of the Sport Voucher Scheme in the Northern Territory (NT). Register…
Closes Sun, 30 Apr 2028NTVerified 49 days agoSports & RecreationGold Coast Light Rail (Stage 3) Cycleway
This funding will support a continuous active travel network along the coastal alignment.
Always openTotal pool: $4,743,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoSports & RecreationRiverwalk (Kangaroo Point), Mowbray Park to Captain Burke Park, construct shared path - Active Transport Grants Program
From the 2020 Government Election Commitments: Getting Active - $22.5 million to fill in gaps on the popular Riverwalk at Kangaroo Point to create an unbroken bike and pedestrian path linking Kang…
Always openTotal pool: $2,188,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoSports & RecreationEmerging Athlete Pathways
The Emerging Athlete Pathways (EAP) program supports eligible young athletes, coaches and officials aged 10-18 years to progress on a development pathway by providing financial assistance to help alle…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027Up to $800QLDVerified 57 days agoSports & RecreationRecreational Fishing Grant
The purpose is to ensure future generations have the basic fishing gear and shown the fundamentals of how to fish, including an introduction to Queensland's fishing rules through Sunfish so as to enjo…
Always openTotal pool: $100,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoSports & RecreationMajor Events Fund
The Major Event Fund supports major events that attract visitors to Canberra and strengthen the ACT’s annual events calendar.
Always open$50,000 - $500,000ACTVerified 57 days agoSports & RecreationSponsorships
Financial contributions to local sporting clubs and community events in return for agreed promotion of the GrainCorp brand, services, or initiatives.
OngoingNationalVerified 83 days agoSports & RecreationRugby League in the Pacific
The Australian Government has announced a total of $600 million in funding over ten years for Rugby League in the Pacific (the program). A total of $480 million over ten years will be available throug…
Closes Sun, 31 Dec 2034NationalVerified 84 days agoSports & Recreation