In brief:

• The ACT Government offers the Sport and Recreation Investment Scheme.
• The scheme is providing funding to 38 local sport, recreation and community clubs.
• Clubs will use the funding to improve their facilities and get more Canberrans involved in sport.

The latest round of the ACT Government’s Sport and Recreation Investment Scheme provides funding for 38 local sporting and recreation clubs.

It will help clubs develop places for sport and active recreation that are:

• fit for purpose
• sustainable
• accessible.

The investment aims to help more Canberrans get involved in sport.

2025 funding recipients

The ACT Water Ski Association is one club to receive funding.

It will use the funds to upgrade its water ski clubhouse facilities at Molonglo Reach.

This will include a refurbished kitchen and bathrooms.

The Tuggeranong BMX Club in Kambah will replace its BMX start gate.

Belconnen Netball Association in Charnwood will build:

• a new female and male toilet
• change facilities
• a fully accessible toilet with shower
• better storage space.

“We are delighted to receive this investment from the ACT Government to upgrade our off-court facilities at Charnwood to ensure they are a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all our participants and supporters,”President of Belconnen Netball Association Kim Clarke said.

“Our current toilet and storage facilities are not suitable to cater for up to 2,000 users on competition days and this support will ensure a safe, accessible and welcoming environment for everyone to play and attend our netball activities and competitions.”

More information on the program

The Scheme offers four funding options. These are:

• The Community Sport Facilities Funding Program. This supports the development of new high-quality, sustainable facilities. It also covers the upgrade of existing facilities. The goal is to help maintain or increase physical activity in the community.
• The Club Enhancement Program. This helps sporting and recreation groups to further develop their local services and programs. It can include:
  • buying equipment
  • upskilling coaches and officials
  • supporting improvements to club governance.
• The State Organisation Support Program. This provides funding through three-year agreements. Funds are for improving organisational capacity and capability.
• The Industry Partnership Program. This allows the ACT Government to co-invest with state sporting organisations in projects that are:
  • innovative
  • collaborative
  • scalable
  • sustainable.

For more information visit the Sport and Recreation website.

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