Grants and subsidies for rowing in Queensland are typically made available through various government bodies, sporting organisations, and community programs. These funding opportunities aim to support the development, growth, and sustainability of rowing activities and clubs in the region. While specific programs and eligibility criteria may change over time, here are some potential sources of grants and subsidies for our Queensland Clubs and Scvhools.
Active Women and Girls Program
The program, which opens for applications on Monday 20 November, is dedicated to encouraging greater participation across all facets of sport and active recreation, from playing to coaching and volunteering to umpiring and team management. Funding can be used across a range of focus areas, such as volunteer training, resources, equipment or creating more participation opportunities for women and girls within clubs, communities and organisations.
There are 2 categories for eligibility under this program. Local clubs can apply for $7,500 (GST exclusive) under Category 1. Local government authorities and state-level sport and active recreation organisations can apply for $25,000 (GST exclusive)under Category 2.
Active Women and Girls Program | Recreation, sport and arts | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
Applications close on 6 March 2024, or until the budget is exhausted, as the program is ongoing and applications are assessed as they are received. I strongly encourage both you and your affiliates to apply once the program opens next Monday.
Active Kids Grant
You can get the new ISC Sport uniforms and HART Sport equipment you need to kit out your club’s next generation.
Active Kids grants are intended to assist clubs and organisations to support and encourage young Australians, aged 20 or under, to improve their physical and mental health by increasing their participation in sport.
If you’re a community club with members aged 20 or younger, this grant is for you.
Access the Grant Toolkit, which includes guidelines, FAQs and tips for what they are looking for in a successful application on their website.
Emerging Athlete Pathways
EAP supports eligible young athletes, coaches and officials aged 10-18 years to progress on a development pathway by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending state, national and international events.
The Queensland Government continues to deliver the Activate! Queensland 2019–2029, a 10-year strategy to encourage and support more Queenslanders to become more active. The second action plan, Accelerate 2022 - 2025 includes a commitment to enhance pathways for Queensland’s athletes, coaches and officials (participants) and as part of this commitment.
Eligible events on the Rowing Queensland Calendar are as follows:
Grade Championship Regatta in December
State Championship Regatta in January
Australian Rowing Championship Regatta in March
Queensland Schools Championship Regatta in September
If you are selected to participate in one of these regattas you maybe eligible to apply for this financial assistance and should apply as soon as you have nominated. Applications can take upto 8 weeks. To apply: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/emerging-athlete-pathways