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Due to popular demand, the City of Whyalla will be hosting another Funding Programs Information Session next month.
The session, which will provide information on three different sport and recreation funding schemes for local clubs and associations, has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 6 from 6pm at the Council offices on Darling Terrace.
Those interested in applying for the below funding programs are welcome to attend the information session.
Active Club Program
The Active Club Program has two funding rounds per year, and helps active recreation and sports club with facility upgrade requests up to $25,000 and program and equipment up to and including $5000.
More information is available at http://ors.sa.gov.au/funding/apply_for_funding/active_club_program
Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program
The Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program helps eligible organisations to establish or improve sport and active recreation facilities that meet the needs of the community in South Australia.
Organisations can apply under the following categories: Minor facility development (requests $25,000 - $200,000); Major facility development (requests $200,000 - $1,000,000)
Funding is available at a dollar for dollar basis (up to 50%) and recreational trail projects may apply for up to 75%.
More information is available at http://ors.sa.gov.au/funding/apply_for_funding/community_recreation_and_sport_facilities_program
Sports Vouchers
The Sports Vouchers program is a Government of South Australia initiative administered by the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing. The program provides an opportunity for primary school aged children from Reception to Year 7 to receive up to a $100 discount on sports or dance membership/registration fees. The purpose is to increase the number of children playing organised sport or participating in dance activities by reducing cost as a barrier.
All South Australian primary school aged children, meaning if the child is attending or is eligible to attend primary school (Reception to Year 7, even if Year 7 is based at a high school).
More information is available at https://www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au/
How to register
Registrations are essential and can be made at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/funding-programs-information-session-whyalla-city-council-tickets-54899717533
A light supper will also be provided. For more information contact the City of Whyalla STARCLUB Field Officer Alberto Salatino on 8640 3444.
To be eligible for Active Club Program or Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program organisations must:
be a not-for-profit active recreation or sport club or community organisation whose purpose is the delivery of active recreation or sport programs and services in South Australia;
be incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act 1985 or have some other comparable legal status;
have a minimum total membership base of 20 members. Total membership can include associate, social and life membership;
provide most recent certified (signed by the club Treasurer) or audited Statement of Financial Performance (Income and Expenditure Statement) and / or Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet);