Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Program

Creating inclusive, accessible, safe and welcoming environments, operations and participation opportunities in sport and recreation.

The Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Program (IPP) provides financial support to organisations to create inclusive, accessible, safe and welcoming environments, operations and participation opportunities in sport and recreation settings for people from low participation groups.

This includes support to provide entry level or skill development participation opportunities, education and training opportunities for the sport and recreation workforce, including volunteers, and develop partnerships with a minimum of one other organisation.

DLGSC is seeking applications for projects ranging from 1 to 3 years that will support participation for all in sport and recreation activities by reducing the barriers to participation for low participation groups across Western Australia.

Eligibility

DLGSC recognised state sporting associations (SSAs)
DLGSC recognised state active recreation organisations (SAROs)
Local governments
Community sport and recreation service providers
Community service providers.

Note: IPP funding rounds are invite only or open and competitive at the discretion of DLGSC.

Category	Objectives	Amount
Research, development and pilot project	Support for organisations to research, develop and test a sport and recreation inclusive participation model to determine its effectiveness. Length of grant: single year.	$20,000 to $50,000 per annum
Community place-based project	Support for organisations to develop and deliver an inclusive participation model for a community place-based project — 1 metropolitan or regional location. Length of grant: 1, 2 or 3-year options.	$20,000 to $50,000 per annum
Small metro and regional reach project	Support for organisations to develop and deliver an inclusive participation model for a small metro and regional reach project — minimum of 1 metropolitan and 1 regional location. Length of grant: 1, 2 or 3-year options.	$20,000 to $100,000 per annum
Large metro and regional reach project	Support for organisations to develop and deliver an inclusive participation model for a large metro and regional reach project — minimum of 4 locations with a combination in metropolitan and regional WA. Length of grant: 1, 2 or 3-year options.	$50,000 to $150,000 per annum

Case studies

A large group of school children and 4 adults pose for the photo.

Fair Game Australia - Fit and active in the Pilbara

Growing youth engagement in sport and recreation while promoting healthier lifestyles and community connections.

A man stands holding a cricket bat, wearing crick gloves, next to his helmet and shin guards

55 Central — Activate and engage

Utilising sport and recreation to support vulnerable and at-risk groups in rebuilding their lives.

A group of primary school age children wearing a cricket uniform stand with their hands in the air

WA Cricket — Connecting cultures through cricket

Helping cricket clubs nurture cultural connections to create welcoming and inclusive environments.

A group of people stand in a park with sports balls and banner that reads: Thriving in Motion.

Thriving in Motion — Youth Moves

Creating supportive and inclusive environments to provide vulnerable young people opportunities to engage in physical activity.

Further information

Aaron Morse
Manager — Participation
Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries
Telephone 61 8 9492 9758
Email participation@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

Funding overview

Funding closed

Who can apply

Amount available

$20,000 to $150,000

Guidelines

You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.

Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Grants Program guidelines

To receive an application form please contact a DLGSC participation project officer.

Page reviewed 11 December 2024