City of Greater Geelong

State Government of Victoria Sport & Recreation Facility Grants - Expression of Interest 2017/18

Submissions closed at midnight 8 May 2016 (AEST).

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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STATE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA - SPORT & RECREATION VICTORIA FACILITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking expressions of interest for the following State Government funding opportunities:

Grant Program/ Category

 

Maximum Amount per Grant

 

Maximum Total Project Cost

 

Funding Ratio (minimum)

 

Community Sports Infrastructure Fund – Minor Facilities Category

 

$100,000

 

$1,000,000

 

1.5 State : 1 Local

 

Community Sports Infrastructure Fund – Cricket Facilities

 

$100,000

 

No Maximum

 

1.5 State : 1 Local

 

Community Sports Infrastructure Fund – Female Friendly Facilities

 

$100,000

 

No Maximum

 

1.5 State : 1 Local

 

Expressions of interest are invited from sporting clubs and community groups that are seeking funding for sport and recreation facility development projects.

Expressions of interest must be submitted online


Expressions of interest are open at all times:

Submissions received by Sunday 8 May 2016 will be considered for next round of applications to the State Government.

Funding for successful projects will be available in the 2017/18 financial year.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss projects with Council officers prior to commencing an expression of interest.

Enquiries:

Email (preferred):

sport@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Phone: (03) 5272 5272

If you need more help using this form, download the

Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

NAVIGATING (MOVING THROUGH) THE APPLICATION FORM

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SAVING YOUR DRAFT APPLICATION

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SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

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Once you have reviewed your application you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at the top of the screen or on the navigation panel. You will not be able to submit your application until all the compulsory questions are completed.

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When you submit your application, you will receive an automated confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.

If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email then you should presume that your submission has NOT been submitted.

ATTACHMENTS AND SUPPORT DOCUMENTS

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You need to allow enough time for each file to upload before trying to attach another file. Files can be up to 25MB each; however, we do recommend trying to keep files to a maximum of 5MB – the larger the file, the longer the upload time.

COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IN A GROUP/TEAM

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