05/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/09/2024 18:20
Published:10 May 2024
Released by:Minister for Gaming and Racing
45 community projects will share in more than $6.6 million in funding in the latest round of the ClubGrants Infrastructure Grants Program.
ClubGrants Category 3 directs profits from registered clubs' gaming machines into community projects, while clubs receive a tax concession in return.
A total of $12.5 million in funding will be made available through the program this financial year, including to a women's shelter, evacuation centre and an indoor futsal stadium.
This round of Infrastructure Grants includes sport and recreation facilities, disaster readiness projects, community infrastructure, and arts and culture-related works.
Key projects supported in this latest funding round include:
The Government's review into the effectiveness of Clubgrants is ongoing as the Government continues working to improve integrity and public trust in government grants.
This is the first formal review into the scheme since 2013.
See the complete list of Infrastructure Grants Program recipients
Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris said:
"These grants support local communities with projects that help rebuild community spirit by increasing participation in sports and recreation, encouraging participation in the creative arts and museums, and helping communities prepare for natural disasters.
"I am especially pleased that we have been able to support the Great Lakes Women's Shelter to upgrade their gates and security system, which will help keep women and children escaping domestic and family violence safer as they try to rebuild their lives.
"I am also pleased that eight disaster readiness projects will receive more than $900,000 to help ensure communities are better able to withstand emergencies.
"We received a large number of funding applications in this round and I commend all of those who committed their time and energy into preparing such high-quality submissions."