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TAS Tasmanian Active Infrastructure Grants Program 2026-27

TAS Tasmanian Active Infrastructure Grants Program 2026-27

  • Total funding pool of $5 million
  • Tier 1: projects costing between $60,000 and $100,000
  • Tier 2: projects costing more than $100,000, with a maximum grant of $500,000
  • Grants attract GST, with payment including GST where the applicant is GST registered
  • Local government authorities may submit multiple applications ranked in priority order
  • All other organisations may submit only one application
  • Applications close 2 November 2026
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The Tasmanian Active Infrastructure Grants Program aims to increase participation in sport and active recreation by funding infrastructure upgrades that improve access, capacity and inclusion across Tasmania.

The program targets facilities that support greater community use, particularly multi-use and shared facilities, and prioritises projects that create safe and welcoming environments for groups who currently participate less, including women and girls and communities experiencing socio-economic disadvantage.

The program is administered by Building Tasmania on behalf of the Crown in Right of Tasmania. Funding is limited and not all eligible applications will be successful.

Key Requirements

Co-contribution requirements

  • No co-contribution is required for Tier 1 projects, or for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects located on a government school site
  • All other projects must contribute at least 20 per cent of total project cost, with at least 10 per cent in cash
  • The remaining co-contribution may be cash, eligible in-kind contributions, or a combination
  • Other Tasmanian Government grant funding cannot count towards the 20 per cent co-contribution
  • Higher co-contributions strengthen the competitiveness of an application

In-kind contribution requirements

  • In-kind labour must be provided by a professional such as a qualified tradesperson or business
  • Written confirmation on signed letterhead stating the value of in-kind labour or supplies is required
  • Unskilled work by club members such as delivery of goods, painting, removing existing infrastructure, waste disposal and project management is not accepted as in-kind

Compliance and project requirements

  • Applicants must comply with the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework
  • All reporting obligations for previous Active Tasmania grants must be complete by the closing date
  • Applicants are responsible for obtaining all approvals and permits before construction, including development, building and plumbing permits
  • Projects must meet relevant design standards and safety and compliance requirements
  • Projects must not have commenced before the closing date

Synthetic surface requirements

  • Projects involving installation or replacement of synthetic surfaces must demonstrate planning or allocated funds for future surface replacement
  • Projects without a significant co-contribution towards replacing existing synthetic surfaces are considered low priority and unlikely to receive funding

Multi-club projects

  • Only projects expected to benefit more than one sport or sporting club must provide letters of support from those organisations
  • For all other projects, letters of support will not be considered during assessment

Complete eligibility conditions, priority areas and assessment weightings are set out in the program guidelines.

What is eligible for funding?

The program will fund projects that:

  • Develop or upgrade changerooms, toilets and shower facilities
  • Install or upgrade lighting to LEDs, including field and safety lighting
  • Develop or upgrade courts or playing fields, including synthetic playing surfaces and sub-base remediation including drainage
  • Develop or improve facility infrastructure, including irrigation, drainage, accessible paths and ramps, storage and similar works
  • Install or upgrade fencing that encloses or directly adjoins a playing area and is a requirement for the activity to be played

Priority projects

Priority is given to projects that improve access to facilities, particularly multi-use and shared facilities including those on government school sites providing long-term community access; increase participation through field lighting upgrades, new playing surfaces or projects benefiting more than one sport or club; create inclusive environments aligned with the Women and Girls Strategy including changeroom and safety lighting upgrades; and provide benefits to communities in suburbs with a SEIFA Decile rating of 1 to 4.

What companies are eligible for funding?

Eligible applicants must comply with the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, hold an ABN, have completed all due reporting obligations for Active Tasmania grants, and be one of the following:

  • An incorporated, not-for-profit sport or active recreation organisation registered under the Associations Incorporation Act 1964 (TAS)
  • A local government authority
  • A not-for-profit sport or active recreation organisation registered under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth)

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging a professional government grant writer consultant. Avant Group is Australia’s largest independent grants advisory firm. Find out more about our government grant writing and consulting service here. 

How can I get help understanding if I’m eligible for this grant? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.