Communities, Sport and Recreation
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- Sport and Recreation
- Local Government Forum – Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity
Contact Details
By phone
Contact the Communities, Sport and Recreation on 1800 252 476 or Service Tasmania on 1300 135 513.
Our staff
Use the Tasmanian Government Directory to find staff contact details
Social media
Follow our social media accounts to keep up to date with specific programs and initiatives.
Funding and Grants
Grant Programs
Communities, Sport and Recreation provides funding to increase opportunities for participation in sport and active recreation in Tasmania, and to assist the ongoing development of Tasmania's sport and recreation sector.
Clubs, not-for-profit organisations and local government entities that provide sport and active recreation opportunities to the Tasmanian community are invited to apply.
Definitions
For the purposes of Communities, Sport and Recreation's grant programs:
- 'Sport' is defined as:
A human activity involving physical exertion and skill as the primary focus of the activity, with elements of competition where rules and patterns of behaviour governing the activity exist formally through organisations and is generally accepted as a sport.
- 'Active Recreation' is defined as:
Active recreation activities are those engaged in for the purpose of relaxation, health and wellbeing or enjoyment with the primary activity requiring physical exertion, and the primary focus on human activity.
Funding
Funding is available through the following grant programs:
- Minor Grants Program
- Round 2: Open until 4 March 2020 at 5 pm.
- Major Grants Program
- Now closed
- Sport and Recreation State Grants Program
- Now closed
- National/International Sport Championships Program
- Now closed
- Levelling the Playing Field Grant Program
- Now closed
- Community Support Levy
Grant Program information
To find out when Sport and Recreation Grant Programs are open, check the information sheet. (PDF, 265KB)
Grant recipients
Please go to the relevant grant program to view the most recent recipients.
Further information
Call 1800 252 476 or email sportrec@communities.tas.gov.au