Waldron Announces Small Grants.

Author: Terry Waldron
Published on: 13-November-2009

Communities across the State will benefit from new and improved sporting infrastructure following the announcement of the first successful applicants under the new small grants round of the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).

Local Member for Wagin and Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron announced the inaugural small grants round in July 2009 as part of the revamp of the CSRFF program.

Minister Waldron said the first round recipients highlighted the benefits of the program which was designed to ensure money is spent on a wider range of sport and recreation programs across the community.

“The implementation of a small grants round is encouraging more applications for funding through a simpler and quicker application process,” Mr Waldron said. “The small grants are run twice a year and are for projects under $150,000. A total of $750,000 is available for allocation in each round."

“Sports and recreation plays an important role in building stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities, and the small grants make it easier for sport and recreation organisations and local governments to apply for funding."

“This ensures that grass roots sport and recreation organisations can provide the context for communities to be active and reap the many benefits of participation both at an individual and community level.”