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The Federal and Queensland Government’s $14.8 million Sport and Recreation Community Facilities Recovery Program is aimed at supporting eligible sport and active recreation organisations and local governments hardest hit by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper and the South Queensland severe storms and rainfall.

The $12 million Sport and Recreation Recovery Grant provides eligible organisations with funding between $20,000 and up to $1 million to assist with clean-up efforts, repair or replacement of equipment and facilities directly damaged by these disasters.

It is targeted to eligible organisations located in the eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) severely impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper: Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Cook, Douglas, Mareeba, Tablelands, Wujal Wujal and Yarrabah.

Additionally, eligible organisations located in three LGAs activated for assistance under the South Queensland severe storms and rainfall event will be able to apply: Gold Coast, Logan, and Scenic Rim.

The Sport and Recreation Community Facilities Recovery Program is jointly funded through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and will be administered by the Department of Tourism and Sport.

This latest grant program follows the Queensland Government’s Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program, which was made available shortly after the summer events, with funding of up to $5,000 for immediate clean up and to re-establish facilities and activities. More than 250 organisations have received support through this program to date.

QLD Sport Minister Michael Healy noted “Sport and active recreation play a vital role in Queenslander’s lives, so it’s important that our clubs and sporting organisations are up and running for the communities they serve.

“This funding will ensure a speedier recovery and get Queenslanders in impacted areas back into sport and being active.”

The $14.8 million assistance package comprises the $12 million Sport and Recreation Recovery Grant and $2.8 million towards rebuilding and repairing elements of the Wangetti Trail damaged by TC Jasper, project delivery and administration costs.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the website and check their eligibility:

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