Community sporting clubs and grassroots organisations across the Scenic Rim are being encouraged to “get their game on” following the announcement of a second $30 million funding boost aimed at strengthening local facilities and participation.
Scenic Rim MP Jon Krause welcomed the funding that gives a significant opportunity for clubs in the Scenic Rim to secure funding for much needed upgrades and equipment.
The first round supported 119 projects from across Queensland.
Last year’s Game On! funding bought floodlights for Kalbar Showgrounds.
Kalbar Show Society president Neil Goetsch told the Fassifern Guardian last year the show grounds now had the best lit fields in the Scenic Rim.
The $30 million initiative, known as the Game On funding round, is designed to support grassroots sport and community infrastructure projects across Queensland.
Grants of up to $100,000 are available to eligible organisations to improve facilities, enhance accessibility, upgrade amenities and purchase essential equipment.
Sport clubs in regional communities play a critical role in bringing families together.
From junior footy and netball to cricket, pony clubs and community recreation groups, regional organisations rely heavily on volunteers and community support.
For many small clubs across the Fassifern district, the announcement could mark the start of long-awaited improvements to ensure sport continues to thrive for the next generation.
It also helps to pay for projects like lighting upgrades, clubhouse improvements, field resurfacing, new change rooms or accessibility enhancements to ensure facilities are inclusive for all participants.
Local clubs are encouraged to begin preparing their applications early and ensure projects are shovel-ready, with strong community benefit demonstrated.
Funding of $20 million will be focused on smaller, community level infrastructure projects that enhance participation opportunities and upgrade amenities.
While $10 million will be available for new, larger scale infrastructure projects or upgraded and re-developed precincts.
The competitive funding round is open now and closes on 18 March with applications being submitted through the Queensland government’s grants portal.
