Grants up to $25,000 to boost sport and active recreation opportunities for women and girls, and their participation within clubs, communities and organisations in Queensland.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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What is the Active Women and Girls Program (AWGP)?
The $15 million Active Women and Girls Program (AWGP) aims to boost sport and active recreation opportunities for women and girls in Queensland.
The program is dedicated to encouraging greater participation across all facets of sport and active recreation, from playing to coaching and volunteering to umpiring and team management.
Funding can be used across a range of focus areas, such as volunteer training, resources, equipment or creating more participation opportunities for women and girls within clubs, communities and organisations.
There are 2 categories for eligibility under this program. Local clubs can apply under Category 1. Local government authorities and state-level sport and active recreation organisations can apply under Category 2.
AWGP level of support
Grants
Category 1
- Minimum amount – Not indicated
- Maximum amount – $7,500
- Funding up to 100% of eligible project expenditure available
Category 2
- Minimum amount – Not indicated
- Maximum amount – $25,000
- Funding up to 100% of eligible project expenditure available
AWGP important dates
- This program is currently closed
- Register your interest here with GrantHelper
AWGP objective
The objective of the Active Women and Girls Program is to provide funding to eligible organisations to support opportunities to increase sport and recreation participation for women and girls.
Projects and expenditure eligible for AWGP support
Applicants will be required to nominate one key focus area when applying, but expenditure may include elements from other focus areas.
Category 1 – The project must align to one or more of these focus areas:
Education and training
- opportunities in remote and regional areas for women and girls to access online training programs.
- targeted education and training for women and girls staff and/or volunteers (e.g., coach, instructor, or officiator accreditation courses).
- leadership training opportunities for women and girls.
Equipment
- On-field: Equip your organization with safety gear, bats, balls, racquets, safety pads, nets, bibs, first aid, uniforms, or apparel.
- Off-field: Invest in software, IT equipment hardware, white goods, club signage, display stands.
Resources:
- Participation activities and events: Cover costs for planning and delivering women and girls sign-on days, come and try days, carnivals, first aid, venue hire, and equipment hire.
- Participation programs: Fund online, modified, target group, or social participation programs (e.g., advertising, venue hire, presenters).
- Develop systems and practices to enhance women and girls’ involvement in the organizational environment.
Category 2 – The project must align to one or more of these focus areas:
Education and training
- Expand opportunities in remote and regional areas for women and girls to access online training programs.
- Provide targeted education and training for women and girls’ staff and/or volunteers (e.g., coach, instructor, or officiator accreditation courses).
- Facilitate leadership training opportunities for women and girls.
Employment
- Deliver a physical activity program in local council parks and reserves targeting inactive women.
- Engage a coaching or officiating development expert to support or mentor emerging female coaches/officials/technical officers.
- Drive growth in your activity across Queensland through engaging participation initiatives.
Resources and equipment
- Implement a virtual physical activity program to support inactive women and girls.
- Deliver online mental and physical first aid training programs to support women and girls.
- Respond to emerging market needs with a modified/flexible program for women and girls.
- Conduct skills sessions to support the development of women and girls.
- Purchase equipment to support the delivery of a seniors program in local council parks and green spaces.
Promotional materials or opportunities
- Create promotional material for an introductory program supporting women and girls in regional or remote communities.
- Launch a promotional campaign for women’s and girls’ involvement in sport and active recreation programming.
- Develop a campaign or materials promoting positive sideline behaviour.
The following are ineligible items:
- merchandise for retail sale
- general operational expenses (e.g. insurance, maintenance, venue hire, electricity unless specifically related to a one-off event)
- capital works or fixed structures (e.g. shade sails and stands)
- consultancy that does not have education/training for the organisation e.g. developing a strategic plan/grant application or administration fees
- feasibility studies/research
- prizes/giveaways/alcohol/cash/gift cards
- programs with on-going subscription costs (e.g. MYOB, Xero)
- expenditure not directly related to the eligible project.
See the guidelines for full details of projects and expenditure eligible for AWGP support.
Other AWGP important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for AWGP support
Category 1 – Eligible organisations must:
- have a registered ABN; and
- be a local or regional level Queensland not-for-profit sport or recreation organisation or not-for-profit community organisation (with an objective of delivering sport or active recreation activities) incorporated under the:
- Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld)
- Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth)
- Co-operatives National Law Act 2020 (Qld)
- Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cwlth); or
- be a sport or recreation club incorporated within a Queensland university.
Category 2 – Eligible organisations must:
- have a registered ABN; and
- be a State level sport or active recreation organisation or eligible multi-location organisation incorporated under the:
- Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld)
- Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth)
- Co-operatives National Law Act 2020 (Qld)
- Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cwlth); or
- Queensland Local government authority
- Local Government Act 2009 (Qld).
See the guidelines for full details of organisations eligible for AWGP support.
AWGP assessment process
Applications will be assessed as they are received by the department, against the program eligibility criteria. Assessment will include verifying if the application:
- has been submitted by an eligible organisation (refer to Eligible Organisations).
- is for an eligible activity.
- is for an eligible project.
- additionally, assessment of Category 2 applications will consider alignment to the objective of the program and the need for the project.
See the guidelines for full details of the assessment process.
How do I get the AWGP?
Applicants must:
- Read and understand the guidelines.
- Ensure eligibility for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
- Provide complete information requirements.
Information to prepare for the AWGP application
Application should include the following information:
- Organisation name and contact details
- Primary organisation address (e.g., head office)
- Organisation type
- ABN (Australian Business Number)
- Detailed project description
- Total costs, as shown on your quote(s)
- Other support materials
See the guidelines for full details of information requirements.
Applying for the AWGP
To apply for funding under this program, the organisation must be registered in the Sport and Recreation Grant Registration Portal (GRP).
GRP registration should be commenced as early as possible prior to submitting an application.
Your application is complete when you receive an acknowledgement email.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up before the program closes if they do not receive the acknowledgement email.
Register your interest here with GrantHelper to explore your alignment with this program and how we can assist you to increase your chances of success.
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