Grassroots Grant Program- 2023-24 Round 2

⁠⁠⁠The Grassroots Grant Program supports the involvement of Territorians in sport and active recreation and is administered for the Northern Territory (NT) Government by the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities (the Department). The program aims to increase participation in sport and active recreation.

Who can't apply

Types of organizations that are not eligible for funding include

• Individuals
• Parents and Citizens Association’/‘Parents and Friends Association’.
• State/Territory and Australian Government agencies.
• Tertiary education institutions, schools, school councils, student groups.
• Political and religious organizations.
• Organizations not compliant with Licensing NT.
• For-profit groups/commercial organizations.
• Any organization that has received funding from this program in the previous round. For example, an organization that received funding in Round 2 2022-23 is ineligible to apply for funding in Round 1 2023-24.
• Organizations with outstanding NT Government grant acquittals.
• Organizations that are not based in the NT.
• Organizations that do not meet the Department’s definition of a sport or active recreation organization.
• Recipients of NT Peak Sporting Body, Active Recreation Organization and Remote Sport Program funding, except on behalf of an affiliate.
• Organizations that are not affiliated with a recognized national body or NT Peak Sporting Body (where applicable).

What can be funded

• Funding is provided across five categories outlined in these guidelines. It is important that your application directly aligns with the relevant category and criteria clearly detailing the objectives and outcomes of the project/purpose the funding is being requested for. Ensure there is a description of how your project meets the category and criteria as well as clearly state the benefits the project is expected to achieve.
• Note that you can apply for funding across the different categories in one application. However, the maximum amount of funding that can be applied for is $5,000 in total across all categories.
• Official service provider project quotes must be provided supporting the application budget.
• Applications supported with a dollar for dollar contribution will receive stronger consideration. Official project quotes from local providers must be supplied when seeking to purchase goods or services.
• Participation priorities are initiatives that improve physical literacy, inclusiveness and organization membership.

The key program areas are:

• Participation

Multi-sport opportunities - where two or more different organizations working in collaboration to plan and deliver programs that develop a broad range of sporting skills and abilities through activities targeting fun, enjoyment and personal development. Programs can be run during school holiday periods.

Official season playing uniforms for junior sport teams (16 and under), up to a maximum value of $500 per club, are eligible for consideration providing the uniforms remain the property of the organization.

• Planning

Strategic and operational planning inclusive of risk management, marketing and communication, business growth, sponsorship and volunteer management (including writing of job descriptions and task templates for volunteers).

• Equipment

National Sporting Organization mandated protective and safety equipment relevant to a particular junior (16 and under) sport activity.

Equipment required to directly support volunteer roles (such as shade for officials and administration-related hardware or software, etc.) that improves protection/comfort and reduces personnel time/work burden. A maximum of three computing devices can be applied for.

• Volunteer Development

Education and training opportunities for, and recognition of, volunteers including coaches, instructors, facilitators, officials and other organization support personnel, in areas such as integrity, first aid, leadership programs, information technology, and social media. This can extend to attendance at recognized conferences and workshops, but excludes costs associated with coaching or officiating accreditation courses. Information technology support is limited to organization/club software licences.

• Promotion

Programs or activities that increase the profile of an organization to enable it to increase engagement/participation and sponsorship in its programs and/or increase participant awareness of the benefits of sport, this includes updating websites, social media platforms and partnerships with local media.

Key dates

Round 1: Grass Roots Participation Program - 2023-2024 R2

Event Date / Time

Applications Open 04/12/2023 8:00 AM

Applications Close 14/03/2024 2:00 PM