{"id":214839,"date":"2018-08-02T14:11:20","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T04:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=214839"},"modified":"2020-07-25T13:37:23","modified_gmt":"2020-07-25T03:37:23","slug":"sporting-grants-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2018\/08\/02\/sporting-grants-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Sporting Grants Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 2, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sporting groups are being encouraged to apply for funding for a national $29.7 million program aimed at upgrading community sport infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The Community Sport Infrastructure grants program has been launched by Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie.<\/p>\n

Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said sporting and community organisations could now apply for grants up to $500,000 to upgrade sporting infrastructure in 2018-19.<\/p>\n

He urged South Burnett sporting groups to consider projects that would help build participation in physical activity, community partnerships and inclusiveness.<\/p>\n

\u201cSporting facilities are vital for inspiring physical activity and health, but also for building community spirit and pride,\u201d\u00a0Mr O\u2019Brien\u00a0said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven the smallest of facility projects can have a big impact on boosting local business, economy, health and social cohesiveness.<\/p>\n

\u201cImproving lighting, playing surfaces and accessibility for different ages and genders are just some of the ways sporting facilities can be made safer and more appealing.\u201d<\/p>\n

The program will be managed by Sport Australia, the Federal Government\u2019s leading agency for sport and physical activity.<\/p>\n

Applications will remain open until September 14.<\/p>\n