Grants up to $50,000 to increase organisations’ participation in sport and active recreation, build a skilled workforce and develop a safe, inclusive and resilient sector.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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On this page you will find
- An overview of the Together More Active grants program
- Every detail you need to know
- Resources and help to get the grant
What is the Together More Active grants program?
The Victorian Government recognises the challenges facing the sport and active recreation sector and in response, has developed this Program to support the sector to deliver safe, welcoming and inclusive participation opportunities and enhance the sector’s sustainability and resilience.
Together More Active 2023-27 supports the Victorian Government’s commitment to improving all aspects of sport and active recreation, making a significant contribution to:
- healthier Victorians
- economic growth and jobs
- community cohesion
- liveability.
The program aligns with Victorian Government priorities and supports the key aims of increasing participation in sport and active recreation across the state, building a skilled workforce and a safe, inclusive, and resilient sector.
Together More Active 2023-27 has four (4) separate funding streams:
- Stream 1 – Foundation Funding
- Stream 2 – Sector Capability Building Funding
- Stream 3 – Inclusive Participation Project Funding
- Stream 4 – Workforce Development Project Funding
TMA level of support
Grants
- Stream 1 – Foundation Funding: Funding of up to $20,000 per annum is available for 4 years to organisations that have primary responsibility for the delivery of participation activities and initiatives within their specialist sport and active recreation areas.
- Stream 2 – Sector Capability Building Funding: Funding is available for 2 years and will be allocated based on each application’s reach, sustainability and alignment with Active Victoria 2022-26.
- Stream 3 – Inclusive Participation Project Funding: Funding of up to $50,000 per annum per project is available for 2 or 4 years to support the development and delivery of programs that encourage inclusive participation for targeted groups.
- Stream 4 – Workforce Development Project Funding: Funding of up to $40,000 per annum per project is available for 2 or 4 years, with co-applications that include shared services and/or knowledge sharing between 2 or more recognised organisations being prioritised.
See Section 5 of the guidelines for full details of the level of support.
TMA important dates
- This program is currently closed
- Register your interest here with GrantHelper
TMA important details that you will need to know
TMA objectives
Together More Active 2023-27 supports initiatives that increase participation in sport and active recreation by:
- building a more sustainable sport and recreation sector in Victoria
- increasing the equity, diversity and inclusiveness of the sport and recreation industry in Victoria.
The program is also informed by the six priority outcomes set out in Active Victoria 2022-2026.
See the guidelines for full details of objectives and outcomes.
Organisations eligible for TMA support
Applicant organisations must:
- Be a non-government, not-for-profit incorporated body with valid registration as either:
- an incorporated association; or
- a public company limited by guarantee.
- Have a Sport Integrity Australia approved anti-doping policy in place and comply with the National Anti-doping Scheme where required.
See Section 4 of the guidelines for full details of eligible and ineligible organisations.
Projects eligible for TMA support
Stream 1 – Foundation Funding
Projects that might be funded under this stream may include, but are not limited to:
- development of Inclusion Action Plans, Gender Equity Action Plans, Reconciliation Action Plans and Anti-discrimination/Racism strategies
- initiatives that support clubs, leagues and associations to implement equity initiatives or the Child Safe Standards
- board skill audits, development of director position descriptions and recruitment packs, and succession planning
- upskilling of board members, staff and volunteers in financial and risk management
- upskilling of board members, staff and volunteers in cultural awareness, cultural change and inclusive participation practices
- development of strategies that connect the objectives, purpose and vision of the organisation with its operations and activities and are developed in consultation with stakeholders and members, including workforce, volunteer and participation strategies
- implementation of the National Integrity Framework policies at grass roots level
- enhancements to data collection, including participant and workforce demographics
- implementation of the Fair Access Policy Roadmap.
Stream 2 – Sector Capability Building Funding
Projects that might be funded under this stream may include, but are not limited to:
- development and implementation of resources to support the sector to implement inclusive practices, including the development of Inclusion Action Plans, Gender Equity Action Plans, Reconciliation Action Plans and Anti-discrimination/Racism strategies
- targeted and bespoke projects to increase the participation of targeted groups in all areas of sport and active recreation and develop welcoming and inclusive practices in club or mainstream settings
- infrastructure activation plans that include programs and initiatives to support participation of targeted groups
- initiatives that support the sector to adhere with the Victorian Government’s Fair Play Code or National Integrity Framework policies
- initiatives that support clubs, leagues and associations to implement the Child Safe Standards, or equitable participation at the grassroots level
- projects that strengthen governance practices within the sector, including club health checks, inclusion and accessibility checklists and strategic and financial planning
- providing opportunities for state-wide training and collaboration across the sport and active recreation sector, or training to other sectors
- strategies to support volunteer recruitment and retention, including diverse representation
- implementation of the Fair Access Policy Roadmap.
Stream 3 – Inclusive Participation Project Funding
Projects that might be funded under this stream may include, but are not limited to:
- Place-based approaches, in which the applicant works with local and specialist partners to connect and coordinate support for inclusive participation opportunities for targeted groups, for example Aboriginal partnerships and self-determination projects, sporting programs and carnivals with a focus on people with disability
- Delivery of policy or programs that support the participation of people that require modifications, for example development of inclusive uniform policy, or program requiring modified equipment
- Accessible social programs that make sport or active recreation activities fun and flexible for targeted groups (informal sport or non-structured activities)
- Leadership or mentoring programs that support inclusive participation of targeted groups, focusing on boards, committees, coaching, officiating and administration roles
- Increasing the skills, knowledge and expertise of coaches and support staff (which may include engaging with expertise outside of the sport sector) to create safe, welcoming and inclusive sport and active recreation environments for targeted groups
- Developing a community education and awareness campaign to promote successful case studies and promote participation opportunities for targeted groups
- Organisations working together to fund a single resource or position that can be shared to deliver a project that will benefit multiple organisations and affiliated networks.
Stream 4 – Workforce Development Project Funding
Projects that might be funded under this stream may include, but are not limited to:
- the delivery of training to support coaches to deliver participation opportunities for people with disability
- development of position descriptions, recruitment packs, retention strategies and succession planning procedures for volunteers and clubs
- subsidisation of official and coaching accreditation courses to increase the participation of targeted groups
- mentoring programs that support the retention of staff in the sector
- workforce data collection, including roles, levels of qualification, duration of service, demographics and population growth, to assist future planning
- partnerships with tertiary institutions encouraging student placements at community clubs
- providing opportunities for state-wide training and collaboration across the sport and active recreation sector, or training to other sectors
- embedding equity and inclusion outcomes in workforce training, employment, and recruitment strategies.
See the guidelines for full details of eligible and ineligible projects.
Expenditure eligible for TMA support
The Together More Active Program funding will not fund:
- the general running costs of an organisation (for example day to day expenses such as rent, gas, electricity, and insurance costs)
- sport and active recreation organisations not recognised by SRV
- uniforms, hospitality, monetary prizes, trophies, capital works, equipment (unless modified), the staging of national championships, sports science testing or travel to state, national or international competitions
See the guidelines for full details of eligible and ineligible expenditure.
Information to prepare for the TMA application
You must provide the following documents with your application:
- A detailed project plan for 2 or 4 years, including key milestones and time frames.
- Budget breakdown, including any co-contribution
- The need, supported by sound data and/or research
- The objectives and expected outcomes
- Detail of any anticipated risks
See the guidelines and source website for full details of information requirements.
Applying for TMA
Applications are submitted through the Grants Online portal.
Recognised organisations will receive an email detailing the application process. This will include application templates and a link to apply through the portal.
Book a no obligation discovery session with GrantHelper to increase your chances of success.
TMA assessment criteria
Each stream has an individual assessment criterion. See the guidelines for full details of the assessment criteria.
- Stream 1 – Foundation Funding: Refer to Page 10, Section 5 of the guidelines.
- Stream 2 – Sector Capability Building Funding: Refer to Page 12, Section 6 of the guidelines.
- Stream 3 – Inclusive Participation Project Funding: Refer to Page 15, Section 7 of the guidelines.
- Stream 4 – Workforce Development Project Funding: Refer to Page 18, Section 8 of the guidelines.
TMA resources
How do I get the TMA?
You should read and understand the guidelines.
You need to ensure you are eligible for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
Successful applicants will:
- demonstrate alignment with the organisation’s strategic plan and the strategic priorities of Active Victoria 2022-26
- deliver effective, measurable and sustainable outcomes
- clearly articulate what the project will include and deliver
- demonstrate a compelling rationale, sound evidence base or a commitment to build an evidence base, achievable timelines and value for money
- increase equity, inclusiveness and diversity
- demonstrate a community engagement approach to program design and delivery, which may include a co-design approach that embeds involvement of people with diverse lived experience
- include key performance indicators and/or an evaluation framework for program initiatives.
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