Sports club development funding
There are several ways to generate funds that will help support the development of your club, including:
- applying for grants
- seeking sponsorship
- organising fundraising activities.
Grants
Grants are an important source of funding to help clubs conduct projects to support their development.
Identifying an appropriate funding body and completing grant application forms can be daunting. The chances of obtaining a grant often depend on how an organisation's project fits into the philosophy and specific criteria/conditions established by the grant agency.
Financial assistance for community organisations is available from a number of sources. This funding can help with improvements such as facility upgrades or program development.
Our Community Projects program
Our main funding program for community groups is the Community Projects Program.
This provides financial contributions for carrying out maintenance, renewal or capital works (improvements) to community facilities on land we control. The program supports community, sport, recreational and educational activities for Gold Coast residents.
Types of projects supported:
- equipment and resources
- facility renovations and upgrades
- change rooms, amenities, club house improvements
- sports-specific infrastructure (dug outs, etc.)
- seed funding to kick start plans for upgrades.
Funding available:
Project thresholds vary by program category, ranging from under $5,000 to under $25,000. For applications above these thresholds, please complete the Community Projects Program Above Category Threshold application.
Our goal is support a number of lease and licence holders annually in each divisional area within the city. Grants will be allocated based on project proposals meeting the objectives of Council's Divisional Sports Plan and the overall need for the project in the city.