The Australian Sports Foundation is providing Active Kids Grants, giving community sporting clubs the opportunity to apply for vital funding for junior members aged under 20. The Active Kids Grants have been established with the aim of providing every child with the active childhood they deserve, by supplying them with the equipment they need to participate in sporting activities.
Following the Sports Foundation’s recent survey which found Australia’s 70,000 community clubs need $1.2 billion in funding to survive the crippling effects of the COVID-19 crisis, the grants will help eligible clubs acquire equipment, kit and uniforms for junior members. The initiative will focus on volunteer run grassroots and community clubs, with priority given to clubs in disadvantaged and/or rural communities.
“The events of this year have had a devastating impact on community sporting clubs around Australia and have left young Australians in particular without a vital outlet of physical activity and social connection. Every child deserves to have an active childhood but to make that a reality, we need to give clubs the means to start rebuilding their resources. We’re committed to helping young Australians get back to playing their sport,” said Australian Sports Foundation CEO Patrick Walker.
Open until today, 30 September, suggested grant values are up to $10,000 and will be made to fund projects specifically targeting those under 20 years old. Only one application per organisation or club will be accepted.
Eligible applications will be assessed according to how well their proposed project aligns with the intended outcome, using a bias free and robust reviewing process. The number of successful applications will depend on the funds available.
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