Club Enhancement Program

The following organisations or groups are eligible to receive funding from the CEP:

1. ACT Sport and Active Recreation clubs and district associations who are affiliated with their State Sport / Active Recreation Organisation, or National Sporting Organisation; and
2. ACT State Sport Organisations (SSOs), relevant industry organisations and any equivalent in respect to active recreation.

Please see attached guidelines for additional organisational requirements to be eligible to apply.

SSOs, clubs and district associations can apply for a maximum of $20,000 and a minimum of $500 in funding to any single application under the CEP.

The following projects will be considered for funding:

1. Costs associated with the development and implementation of governance, planning and management structures and practices (e.g., consultation, research, data, policy and procedure manuals);
2. Costs associated with training and education programs or workshops, not reasonably delivered through a State Sport / Active Recreation Organisation, that will lead to volunteer coaches, officials and committee members gaining education and accreditation (e.g., course payment, facilitator fees or venue hire). Applicants are strongly encouraged to form partnerships where programs have capacity to educate members outside of your own club;
3. Innovative digital applications, marketing and communications to enhance participation experiences and/or increase participation;
4. Innovative participation programs or activities, including where in partnership with relevant community organisations, that enhance participation experiences and/or increase participation;
5. Non-consumable and/or bespoke equipment retained by the club that does not require regular replacement (e.g., non-fixed score boards, timing equipment, communication equipment, cashless payment devices or training/safety equipment); and
6. Cost associated with the hosting of “one-off” community participation events that have the potential to raise profile, revenue and participation.

Please see attached guidelines for a list of ineligble projects.

Applications that meet the general eligibility requirements will be assessed against the following criteria.

Please see attached guidelines for further assessment information.

Step 1: Check your eligibility

• Before you apply, please read the guidelines to make sure you understand all relevant requirements, including whether you are eligible to apply.
• Applications including all support material, must be made through the online SmartyGrants portal to be considered eligible.

Step 2: Prepare your application

• Applying for the Club Enhancement Program is a simple process using the SmartyGrants Platform.
• An online help guide can be found here: Help Guide for Applicants (smartygrants.com.au)
• It is recommended that applicants familiarise themselves with the online application form ahead of preparing the application and gather supporting documentation ahead of the closing date. You can download a copy of the application form prior to commencing your application.
• It is expected that the time required to coordinate the quotes, support letters, plans, financial documents and other relevant attachments required can take in excess of 3+ hours. Sport and Recreation suggest that applicants take this into consideration when planning to submit an application.

Step 3: Submit your application

• Complete the application by filling in each of the sections.
• Submit the application before the closing date and time.
• Successful submissions will be issued with a SmartyGrants system generated acknowledgement email containing a PDF copy of the application which will confirm the time the application was submitted.

Sport and Recreation Strategy 2023 - 2028

• CBR Next Move

Club Development

• Sport Australia's Game Plan

Participation Research

• Sport Participation among lover income households in the ACT
• Drivers and Barriers to participation