GRANTS
Grant Writing Hacks
We all know that the grant writing application process can be tedious and time consuming, and most of the time our volunteer based Affiliates don’t know where to start. Sports Community understands these challenges and have provide their Top 5 grant writing hacks below.
1. Focus on people, not stuff: Talk about the impact the project will have in the community.
2. Do your research: Demonstrate the need within the community and use demographic data to support your claim. Clearly reference evidence-based research and use it to justify your application.
3. Professionally present your club and your members: Make sure your club is presented as competent and capable of executing the proposed plan. This means your application needs to flow well and tell the amazing story of your club.
4. Use visual materials: Provide photos, use tables or insert graphics into your document. Or, attach a well-produced video or slideshow!
5. Follow the rules and address the criteria: Sounds obvious, but so many people miss this step!
Grant Support Program:
Sports Community Australia offers tailored programs to assist community sporting clubs and their volunteers with the right tools to development and nominate successful grants applications for all levels of government.
Available Sports Grants:
Agency: NSW Government
Name of Grant: Community Building Partnership
Description: The Community Building Partnership (CBP) program provides grant funding to local community organisations and councils to strengthen the wellbeing of NSW communities through small local infrastructure projects.
Grant amount: From $10,000 to $100,000
Program opened : 20th April
Application closes: 8th May 2026 5pm
Agency: NSW Government
Name of Grant: Active Regional Communities Package
Description: to support projects that strengthen connection and deliver long term benefits across regional NSW. The package includes funding for regional events and partnerships, community participation initiatives and local priorities.
Grant amount: $50,000,000
Program opened : Ongoing from 16th March
Application closes: TBA
Agency: Australian Government Department of Social Services
Name of Grant: Game On: Teaming Up For Climate Action
Description: will deliver $35.262 million over 2 funding rounds and will run over 3 years from 2026–27 to 2028–29. The program will provide support for up to 500 community sports clubs, helping them upgrade their facilities to be more climate resilient and energy efficient.
The program will provide support for up to 500 community sports clubs, helping them upgrade their facilities to be more climate resilient and energy efficient.
Grant amount: $25,000 – $100,000
Program opened : January
Application closes: June 2026
Agency: Australian Government Department of Social Services
Name of Grant: Volunteer Grant
Description: to help eligible not-for-profit organisations support and increase participation in volunteering.
Grant amount: Between $1000 – $5000
Program opened : Taking Expressions of Interest.
Application closes: TBA