Grants up to $1 million to support sporting organisations and councils rebuild flood-damaged sport facilities, enabling normal activities to resume sooner and building long-term resilience.
Current status of program
CLOSED
To register your interest in future rounds or discuss alternative grant opportunities please contact us here.
On this page you will find:
- An overview of the Essential Community Sport Assets Program (ECSAP)
- Every detail you will need to know
- Resources and help to get the grant
What is the Essential Community Sport Assets Program?
The Essential Community Sport Assets Program (CEF) supports sporting organisations and councils repair, reconstruct and improve the resilience of directly damaged sport facilities from the February and June 2022 floods and storms.
The program recognises these floods and storms events have heightened the need for community sport facilities to bring people together, provide support and help create a sense of belonging, identity, and community. The grants are a key recovery measure under the NSW Sport Infrastructure Recovery Fund to help sport facilities enable normal activities sooner and in the longer term to improve facility standards, utilisation, accessibility and resilience.
Funding is provided under two streams. Stream 1 provides funding for councils and Steam 2 provides funding for NSW State Sporting Organisations, incorporated community-based not-for-profit organisations, community sport organisations and private enterprises.
ECSAP level of support
Grant
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- Stream 1 – $150,000 to $1 million
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- Stream 2 – $15,000 to 500,000
Co-contribution
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- None required
ECSAP important dates
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- This program is currently closed
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- Register your interest here with GrantHelper
ECSAP important details that you will need to know
ECSAP assessment criteria
| Ref | Criteria | Weighting |
| 1 | Strategic alignment and community need – capacity to increase participation across all user groups – identification of need and stakeholder support – improved long-term resilience – alignment with organisational and program goals |
30% |
| 2 | Project scope, inclusive design, and resilience building – clear scope with supporting documentation – caters to women and girls, people with disabilities, First Nations people and CALD communities – incorporates necessary design principles |
25% |
| 3 | Project affordability – detailed project budget with supporting evidence for costs/revenues capacity to fund and manage ongoing operations |
20% |
| 4 | Project deliverability and applicant capability – landowner consent and other approvals – detailed project plan – required strategies for procurement and project/risk management – proven track record in delivering similar projects contribution to job creation |
25% |
ECSAP resources
How do I get ECSAP?
You need to ensure your organisation is eligible for the grant. Organisations that do not meet all the eligibility criteria outlined above will not be considered.
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
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- a project aligned with organisation and program objectives that describes a clear need and a plan for achievable long-term outcomes that are supported by stakeholders
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- a multi-sport/purpose facility design that is inclusive and meets the highest design standards
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- the necessary financial capacity to fund and manage ongoing operations
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- the capacity, capability and necessary strategies to successfully deliver the project in its entirety within the agreed timeline
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