12 December 2004
Round Two Grass Roots Grants Open
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Paul Henderson MLA
Acting Minister for Sport and Recreation
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The second round of the Grass Roots Sports Grants is now open, with applications closing late January 2005 Acting Sport and Recreation Minister Paul Henderson announced today.
“The Grass Roots Grants are released twice a year, and are designed to assist clubs and communities to establish innovative projects that promote participation in sport and physically active recreation,” said Mr Henderson.
“Pretty much any non-profit group can apply for up to $3000 for such projects.
“They are available to support activities such as inaugural events; new ‘come and try’ events; projects targeted at new member groups or develop new services; and the provision of new resources for both existing and new programs.
“Staff at the Office of Sport and Recreation are available to assist applicants accessing the Grass Roots grants.”
Contacts:
Office of Sport & Recreation
Sports House
Waratah Crescent
Fannie Bay NT 0820
GPO Box 1448
Darwin NT 0801
Tel: (08) 8982 2358
Fax: (08) 8982 2306
Summary of last round of Grass Roots Grants
Region |
Number of Applications |
Amount Requested |
Number Recommended |
Amount Recommended |
Alice Springs |
9 |
$ 24,500 |
8 |
$ 19,150 |
Darwin |
20 |
$ 53,633 |
13 |
$ 30,442 |
Jabiru |
6 |
$ 17,300 |
4 |
$ 10,500 |
Katherine |
6 |
$ 17,706 |
3 |
$ 4,300 |
Nhulunbuy |
4 |
$ 10,000 |
4 |
$ 5,700 |
Northern Territory |
9 |
$ 23,663 |
6 |
$ 11,325 |
Tennant Creek |
1 |
$ 2,280 |
1 |
$ 2,280 |
Total |
55 |
$ 149,082 |
39 |
$ 83,697 |
Grant recipients in the last round included:
Alice Springs
- Alice Springs Youth Accommodation and Support Services Inc ($3,000) to expand the delivery of the ‘Deadly Treadlies’ bike program in remote communities.
- Central Australian Rugby Union ($2,000) to launch a junior rugby union program.
Darwin
- Fred’s Pass Reserve Management Board ($1,500) to develop a croquet program for senior citizens.
- NT In-Line Hockey Association Inc ($2,832) to increase junior participation through ‘come and try days’, school presentations and development classes.
Jabiru
- Nauiyu Nambiyu Community Government Council ($1,500) to purchase a computer to develop the skills of community members administering the community sport and recreation program.
- Tiwi Islands Local Government ($9,000 – three grants of $3,000 each for Nguiu, Milikapiti and Pirlangimpi) to construct cricket pitches.
Katherine
- Katherine Off-Road Motorcycle Sports Club Inc ($2,800) install three-phase power to run a bore at the Club’s facility.
- Katherine YMCA Gymnastics Club ($1,000) to conduct a coach education program.
Nhulunbuy
- Gove Touch Association Inc ($1,200) to increase junior participation through a development camp leading into a junior competition.
- Milingimbi Community Incorporated ($500) to develop a local basketball competition for men and women.
Northern Territory
- NT Basketball Coaches Association ($3,000) to establish the Association.
- Scout Association of Australia NT Branch Inc ($2,000) to purchase a hand cycle for increased inclusion of disabled participants.
- Northern Territory Blue Light Disco Council Inc ($3,000) to purchase a trailer to transport equipment, which will expand the delivery of discos in the Northern Territory.
Tennant Creek
- Tennant Creek Golf Club ($2,280) to conduct a ‘train the trainer’ program to increase delivery of golf coaching to juniors.