Grant funding is an ideal way to obtain equipment, infrastructure or program funding for your club. In support of SLSCs in NSW, SLSNSW provides a professional grant service at no fee to NSW SLSCs through the Surf Life Saving Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit (GSU). The GSU is a national grant research and writing support unit for SLS entities across Australia.
More information about the Surf Life Saving Foundation and the work they carry out can be found on our website
The NSW Gov Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program 2024-25 is now open until funds are exhausted, or until 1:00pm 27 November 2024. This program supports eligible NSW sport and recreation facilities and clubs to acquire an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and associated equipment for their club at a reduced cost. Funding up to $3,000 is available per package.
Memo – NSW Gov Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program 2024-25 for more information on this program.
The SLSA Grant Seeking Unit (GSU) will be able to assist with any queries relating to this funding opportunity or the writing and submission of any applications. Please contact one of the GSU team members directly if you require any assistance (contact information included in memo).
Axel Vanderfield
Partnerships Coordinator | Surf Life Saving NSW
Phone: 02 9471 8000 | Mobile: 0474 596 099
Email: avanderfield@surflifesaving.com.au | Web: www.surflifesaving.com.au
Funding Opportunity: Australian Pride in Sport Festival (Closing 20 Oct 2024)
The national not-for-profit organisation Pride in Sport have recently announced the details of the upcoming Australian Pride in Sport Festival – a national calendar of LGBTQ+ led activities which aim to welcome new participants into sports and celebrate the achievements of queer sporting communities.
The Festival will provide a range of pro-bono, financial and in-kind support to organisations across Australia to gather, activate and grow. Assistance is available to sporting organisations to deliver activities and events that impact and support LGBTQ+ communities. Preference will be given to activities that promote new participation or include elements of activation and engagement for new participants.
The application form can be accessed at: https://www.prideinsport.com.au/festival/
For specific enquiries regarding this program please contact the Pride in Sport Festival team directly at: info@prideinsport.com.au.
The Centre for Volunteering 2024-25 SARC Small Grant (EOI)
Expressions of Interest are now open for The Centre for Volunteering 2024-25 Strong and Resilient Communities Activity (SARC) – Community Support – Small Grants for Volunteer Involving Organisations, closing 4 October 2024. This grant program seeks to support eligible grassroots volunteer organisations to build volunteer management capability to uplift volunteer capability, including volunteer knowledge, skills and volunteer numbers.
Please find Memo – Centre for Volunteering NSW SARC Small Grants 2024 summarising the details of this program. If you would like the SLSA Grant Seeking Unit (GSU) to assist with the writing and submission of an application, or you have any queries in relation to this funding opportunity, please contact one of the GSU team members (contact info noted in memo) as soon as possible, due to the extremely short opening period for EOIs.
Surf Club Facilities Program
NSW Office of Sport Surf Club Facility Program 2024/25 (closing from 14 October 2024)
The latest round of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Grant Program has opened for 2024/25, with surf clubs up and down the coastline able to apply for funding from a pool of $5.4 million. Click here for details
The Aus Gov Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) Program is currently open, closing at 3:00 PM AEST 30 September 2024.
The objectives of this program are to support all women from community volunteers to senior executives and boards, to access professional development opportunities, develop specialist skills and enhance existing skills in areas specific to their stage in their leadership journey.
Please see Memo – Aus Gov Women Leaders In Sport Program 2024 for more information on this program.
Discounted fuel with Ampol for your Surf Life Saving Club
As part of our ongoing partnership with Ampol, you as a Surf Life Saving club have access to a 5% discount on AmpolCash, allowing you to buy fuel and shop items from participating* Ampol sites nationwide. Whether you need to fill up fast, grab a meal on the go, or want to reward a club member, AmpolCash is the pre-paid gift card that makes it easy.
FREE Paint with Dulux
Thanks to our partnership with Dulux, every surf club around Australia is entitled to FREE Dulux Weathershield paint each year, as well as your choice of Dulux colour and sheen level. As the patrolling season comes to a close, there’s no better time to get painting!
