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There are a range of different funding opportunities available for sporting clubs. These include both internal and external funding avenues.

Internal funding (from the Shire of Kalamunda) includes:

Each type of funding has certain conditions that need to be met. You should discuss the application with the appropriate Shire Officer before submitting your application.

Shire staff will alert local sporting clubs who are registered on the Shire’s database to funding opportunities as they become available. This is performed by e-mail so please ensure your club is registered to allow access to the information. This is not exhaustive and clubs are encouraged to personally monitor funding opportunities that may be available for their respective clubs.

It is strongly recommended that each club appoints a funding/grants position within their committee structure. This person can then become familiar with the funding processes and submitting funding applications and make the process far less daunting. The Community Services Officer (Recreation) is also available to assist sporting clubs when making an application.

INTERNAL FUNDING

Non-recurrent Budget

Each year, as part of its annual Budget, the Shire of Kalamunda finances a wide range of community projects and activities that have been identified by residents and community groups.

Local organisations are invited to present a submission for budget consideration to the Shire. All submitted budget requests will be assessed and presented to Council for prioritisation during the four month budget program which begins in March and is finalised in late July each year. Priority is given to capital works projects.

Before submitting budget requests sporting groups must contact the Community Services Officer (Recreation) to discuss their project. Sporting clubs planning projects at Hartfield Park, Kostera Oval and Scott Reserve must first submit their applications to the appropriate advisory/management committee before submitting to the Shire.

Applications forms can be obtained from the Community Services Officer (Recreation) or by clicking here, from February each year.

Applications close in mid March each year, clubs will be notified of the exact date before each funding round.

Sporting clubs seeking funds for capital works projects may apply to Council for a self-supporting loan. Self-supporting loans allow sporting clubs to access financial assistance for projects that require a club contribution i.e. clubs rooms, lighting etc. Criteria for a self-supporting loan are similar to that expected when approaching a financial institution. Clubs will be required to show that they have completed thorough project planning and are financially sound. Clubs applying for self-supporting loans for projects will be required to contribute a cash amount to the project as well as the self-supporting loan.

The Shire provides funding each year for projects that expand or improve existing services and/or to assist the development of new and innovative service/programs. Projects considered for funding under this program are those that improve the social well-being of the local community and do not include consumable materials or recurring costs. The funding priorities include programs/events that deliver benefits to disadvantaged and high priority groups in the community i.e. persons with disabilities, lower socio-economic groups, indigenous etc.

The funding round opens in August each year and for further information please contact the Cultural Development Officer on 9257 9973.

Application Form

Subject to budget provision a contribution of $100 may be made to persons participating on an amateur basis in any competitive state or national sporting event. Applicants must be under 21 years of age, unwaged and a resident of the Shire of Kalamunda. Funding is available all year round and contributions are not retrospective. For further information and to obtain an application form, contact the Community Services Officer (Recreation) on 9257 9997.  

State/National financial assistance application form

EXTERNAL FUNDING 

There is a range of funding opportunities available to sporting organisations in the Shire of Kalamunda. Both the State and Federal government provide funding programs that assist with the development of sport and recreation in the community. A number of private organisations also provide funding for community sporting activities.  

For a comprehensive list of all current sport and recreation funding opportunities please see the matrix on the next page or go to http://www.patf.dpc.wa.gov.au/. Each club is strongly encouraged to monitor the website of each organisation for funding opportunities that may arise.

The Community Services Officer (Recreation) is happy to provide advice regarding completing funding applications and other funding related questions.

This fund is administered by the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) and its purpose is to “provide financial assistance to community groups and LGA’s to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation. The program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of good quality, well designed and well utilised faculties.”

The types of projects that will be considered for funding include:

The CSRFF is the major source of external funds for recreation projects in the Shire of Kalamunda. The funding round opens in July and closes in Mid-August each year. All applications must be submitted via the Shire of Kalamunda and there are strict procedures in place when applying for funding. All clubs will be notified when the CSRFF opens each year and the procedure that needs to be followed.

Larger projects i.e. above $100,000 will require significantly more planning than smaller projects and if any clubs are considering a major project they should contact the Community Services Officer (Recreation) as early as possible.

Applications are curently being sought for eligible CSRFF projects.  All applications must be discussed with Shire staff and submitted to the Shire of Kalamunda by the 17 August 2008.

For further information regarding CSRFF contact the Community Services Officer (Recreation) on 9257 9997 or visit http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/.