First Nations Sport and Recreation Program

The program will provide funding to organisations in non-discrete communities to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of community-identified physical activity opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to increase physical activity participation.

The program will empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to work with local community groups, sporting organisations and Councils when making decisions about the type of sport, active recreation or cultural activities that are delivered. While the program is open to all eligible organisations, funding for this round will be prioritised to the 22 non-discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities transitioning from the previous Indigenous Community Sport and Recreation Program.

Eligible organisations can submit 1 application under either Tier 1 or Tier 2:
– Tier 1. Up to $25,000. No contribution needed.
– Tier 2. $25,001 to $200,000. Maximum of $25,000 per community. A minimum 20% contribution (financial or in-kind). Delivery across multiple organisations.

For both Tier 1 and Tier 2 funding, organisations can receive funding for projects as outlined in the below categories:
– Employment: employment costs/contract positions that support an active community
– Participation: reducing barriers to participation in physical activities
– Equipment: equipment to facilitate the delivery of physical activity experiences
– Capacity building: sustainability of skills, knowledge and capability of volunteers and staff.