AUSTRALIAN SPORTS OUTREACH PROGRAM
Pacific Sport Development Grants
GENERAL INFORMATION
What is the Australian Sports Outreach Program?
The Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP) has been operating since 2006 and is managed by the Australian Sports Commission. Its goal is to increase capacity to deliver inclusive sports based programs that contribute to social development.
What are ASOP Pacific Sport Development Grants?
ASOP Pacific Sport Development Grants (SDG) aim to provide funding assistance to targeted small-medium size community sport development projects in predominantly Commonwealth countries not normally assisted under the Pacific component of the ASOP.
How much will be provided for Sport Development Grants?
AU$150,000 (US$120,000) is available each year for distribution to approved projects.
Applications are welcomed for individual projects of up to AU$10,000. Grants will also be considered for cooperatively funded projects (where a project also receives funding from other sources). If there are other sources of funding, they should be listed.
When are grant applications due?
Application forms are availabe from April each year and close in mid-May.
Who may apply for an ASOP Pacific Sport Development Grant?
Applications may be made by Pacific Region country specific organisations/agencies. A list of eligible SDG countries may be found on the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) website at: http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/spacific/asop/
How to apply for an ASOP Pacific Sport Development Grant?
Complete all sections of the application form and submit it to the Australian High Commission/Embassy for your country. Wherever you need to, attach additional information.
Need help?
If you need help completing this form, please contact the Pacific Sport Development Grants contact person at Australian High Commission/Embassy for your country.
Assessment of applications
A selection committee consisting of Australian Sports Commission and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade personnel will select applications based on selection criteria. The selection criteria may be found at the DFAT website: http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/spacific/asop/ . Feedback on applications will be available upon request to successful and unsuccessful applicants.
How will applicants know if they are successful?
All applications received will be acknowledged by fax or email and will be contacted within 12 weeks after this date to advise if their application has been successful or unsuccessful. All communication should be directed to the contact person listed on the application.
What projects will be funded?
Innovative and well thought out submissions are encouraged with preference given to those projects which:
• are easily achievable and that will have impact
• have a focus on participation based activities
• increase community physical activity and/or improve sports development
• build the capacity of organisations or individuals to be able to run sports, especially community sports leaders such as coaches, officials and administrators
• promotes the professional or personal development of participants
• promote healthy behaviours
• build communities
• include one of the following target groups: children, aged 6–18, women and girls, people with a disability, people in remote or rural communities.
The ASC will consider funding pilot or multi-year initiatives where project proposals provide clear indications of good planning, project structure and potential long term sport development benefits or outcomes.
What will not be funded?
The following will not be considered for funding:
• facilities and equipment not directly related to playing or organising sport, e.g. video recorders/television sets, purchase of sports uniforms or hire of vehicles, lawnmowers, musical instruments
• travel or competition fees for teams, or international conference attendance by officials
• major prizes for sporting events
• office administration costs and wages outside of SDG project activity.
Project implementation
Successful applicants must sign an agreement form with the Australian High Commission/Embassy that binds them to a specific project description and objectives. Any changes that must to be made during project implementation must be first discussed and agreed to by the Australian High Commission/Embassy contact person.
For more details about the Australian Sports Outreach Program please visit: http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/spacific/asop/
To receive an application form, when available, electronically email your request to: [email protected]