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Sport and Recreation is an integral part of life in Ipswich City. The City has a proud sporting heritage that has produced many sporting champions participating in a wide range of sports.

Council administers two Sport and Recreation Funding programs that provide monetary support to organisations and individuals that may not receive funding from other sources to promote sporting events in Ipswich.

The Junior Sport Bursary program is aimed at providing support to Ipswich residents under the age of 25 who have been selected in a Queensland or Australian team to compete at a national or international championship.

The Sport Event Sponsorship program is aimed at assisting eligible organisations to host local, regional, state and national sporting events within the boundaries of Ipswich City.

Junior Sport Bursary Program

Ipswich City has a proud sporting heritage that has produced many sporting champions participating in a wide range of sports. Ipswich City Council is committed to assisting Ipswich junior sports persons in achieving excellence in their chosen sport.

The aim of the Ipswich City Council Junior Sport Bursary Program is to provide financial assistance toward the cost of team levies, registration, uniforms, travel and other costs associated with junior sports persons participating in National and International competitions outside of South East Queensland.

Objectives

To increase opportunities for Ipswich junior sports people to participate and compete in their chosen sport at National /or International level
To encourage and support the young sports people of Ipswich City in achieving their sporting goals
To encourage links that foster partnerships between the Ipswich City Council and the local community

Definitions

In accordance with the Australian Sports Commission and Sport and Recreation Queensland, Ipswich City Council's Junior Sport Bursary Program recognises the following:

Sport - those sports as officially recognised by Sport and Recreation Queensland
Junior Sportsperson - males and females under 25 years of age at the conclusion of the event

Are You Eligible?

To be eligible for an Ipswich Junior Sport Bursary, you must answer YES to ALL the following questions:

Applicant must be selected as a Queensland Representative participating in a National event, or Australian Representative participating in International event
Applicant is an Ipswich resident
Applicant is an amateur sports person
Applicant is no older than 25 years of age at the conclusion of the event
The event is recognised as a National or International Event by the relevant National or International body
Sporting event must be outside of South East Queensland. Not within the Local Government boundaries of Beaudesert, Boonah, Brisbane, Caboolture, Caloundra, Esk, Gatton, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Kilcoy, Laidley, Logan, Maroochydore, Noosa, Pine Rivers, Redcliffe, and Redlands

Please note that the Ipswich Junior Sport Bursary does not extend to selection in zone, district or regional or state competitions or development programs. If you have not answered yes to all of the above, you are not eligible to receive an Ipswich Junior Sport Bursary.

The Ipswich Junior Sport Bursary program operates on a financial year, providing assistance to successful applicants annually. The applicant will be eligible in one financial year to receive:

1 only State Representative Bursary per sport; and
1 only National Bursary per sport.

Supporting Information

After determining that you are eligible for an Ipswich Junior Sport Bursary you are required to source supporting documentation in support of your application. If this information is not attached to your application it will be deemed ineligible and returned to the applicant.

Evidence that the applicant is selected as a Queensland or Australian representative (Letter from sanctioning body, ie. Queensland Cricket, Australian Cricket)
Evidence of verification of costs of the competition (Letter from team management or club noting team fees, uniforms, travel costs, etc or copies of invoices and receipts)

Timeframe

Applications must be formally lodged with Council or through Australia Post, a minimum of fourteen days prior to attending the event. Notification of successful applications can be expected approximately three weeks after applications are received.

Amount of Financial Assistance

A bursary may provide up to 20% of total costs associated with the event to a maximum of $100.00 for Queensland and $250.00 for Australian representation. In any one financial year, the maximum level of financial support for any one sportsperson is limited to $350.00 per sport.

As the bursary is given as a donation and is free of Council requirements, it is not subject to GST.

How is the Application Assessed?

Your application will be assessed for eligibility and on the quality of the information provided.

Your application MUST include the following:

A completed ICC Sporting Bursary Application Form including all required signatures; and
All supporting documentation.

If this information is not attached to your application, it will be deemed ineligible and returned to the applicant.

Declarations

You are required to sign your application, and if you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian is also required to sign.

Application Lodgement

Applications are to be made on the official Application Form accompanying the guidelines. Any application that is not made on the official Application Form or any incomplete application will be deemed ineligible.

Junior Sport Bursary Application (PDF, 44 kb)

Completed applications, accompanied by all supporting information, are to be forwarded to the:

Chief Executive Officer
Ipswich City Council
PO Box 191
Ipswich Qld 4305

Sport Event Sponsorship Program

The Sport Event Sponsorship program for 2006/2007 has now closed and successful clubs have been awarded their sponsorships. Below is an outline of the program, it is anticipated that a similar program will be released for the 2007/2008 financial year.

The Ipswich City Council will assist eligible organisations to host local, regional, stateand national sporting events within the boundaries of Ipswich City.

Objectives

The Ipswich City Council objectives in supporting major sporting events are to:

Maximise the development potential of clubs and the associated sport
Increase community education, involvement and appreciation of sport
Encourage event and development planning within sport organisations
Increase the professionalism in relation to club event planning and implementation of quality sporting events within Ipswich
Highlight Ipswich City sporting events nationally

Eligibility

Applications for Sporting Event Sponsorship must meet the following criteria to be eligible for funding:

Sporting Events must be within the geographic boundaries of the Ipswich City Council
The organisation applying for funding must be an incorporated, community based not for profit organisation
Organisations will be eligible to receive funding for only one event each financial year
Organisations applying for event sponsorship must have acquitted previous Ipswich City Council sporting event sponsorship grants in excess of $1000.00
Organisations applying for event sponsorship must be covered by a Public Liability Insurance Policy up to $10,000,000

Not Eligible

Schools
Political organisations
Unincorporated groups
Religious events
Charity events
Events that are not a sporting competition or championship

Time Frame

This funding program operates on a financial year basis.Funding applications are called prior to the commencement of the financial year. Applications will not be called again until prior to the beginning of the next financial year.

Important dates

Applications open: Mid May
Applications close: Mid June

Application Process

Stage 1 - Event planning

Before applying for financial assistance for your sporting event, considerable event planning must be undertaken to ensure that it runs smoothly. For further assistance see the publication ¡§A Planning Guide for Event Manager, Alcohol, Safety and Event Management from the Liquor Licensing Division Head office (07) 3224 7024.

Stage 2 - You apply

Check that your event is eligible for funding
Fill in the application form
Attach requested information
Event concept plan
Event budget
Risk management plan
Marketing & media plan
Public Liability Insurance Certificate of currency
Letter from event sanctioning body confirming event (if applicable)
Ensure you have answered each question
Application must be received by 4:00 pm on the closing date.
Forward application to:

Health, Parks and Recreation Department
Ipswich City Council
PO Box 191
IPSWICH QLD 4305
Or fax to 3810 6206
Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered eligible for assessment.

Stage 3 - Your application is assessed

Your application will be assessed on the quality of information you provide.

Stage 4 -You are notified

You will be notified in writing of the outcome of your application in June 2006.

Stage 5 - If you are successful

If your application is successful Sponsorship Kits will be sent to your organisation regarding your responsibilities under the sponsorship agreement and the procedures for acquitting the sponsorship.

If your organisation has an ABN and is registered for GST, you will be required to send Council an invoice for the approved amount of sponsorship.

Your organisation will be invited to a presentation of funding at a function in July 2006.

How much financial assistance can you receive?

Financial assistance is available to sporting organisations that demonstrate in their applications, event management expertise and the benefits for Council in being associated with sponsoring the event. The amount of sponsorship will be based on the detailed event budget included in your submission and subject to the total number of applications received and associated requested funding support. Previous event sponsorship support does not guarantee ongoing sponsorship support.

Council reserves the right to recover any Sport Event Sponsorship funding should the sponsored event be cancelled or postponed.

Good and Services Tax (GST)

Goods and Services Tax is applicable to all services including the financial assistance provided under this program provided that the applicant is registered for GST.

If your organisation is registered for GST and has an ABN, the sponsorship will be grossed up by the GST amount.

You will be required to:

Provide a valid tax invoice for the sponsorship amount plus GST
Remit the GST amount to the Australian Taxation Office on your next business activity statement
If you are not registered for GST, then no GST will be applicable to the sponsorship.

Withholding GST (WHT)

Under the Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding system, Council is obliged to withhold tax from recipients that do not quote an Australian Business Number (ABN). Council will not withhold from a payment if:

The recipient has provided a written, signed statement that the supply is private or domestic in nature, or relates to a hobby
If you do not have an ABN and wish to claim exemption from withholding tax, complete the withholding exemption section of the application form.

How are your applications assessed?

Does the application meet all the above eligibility criteria?
How does the event compare with others within the Ipswich City Council boundaries?
Does the event target equity groups?
How does the event assist in raising performance standards of Ipswich athletes?
How does the event increase Ipswich¡¦s exposure in the media?
Will the project be of benefit to the community and arouse interest and involvement?
Is the project funded fully or partially by other means?

Checklist

Please ensure the following supporting documentation is attached to the application form.

Tick: Copy of event project plan, that includes the following:

Event concept plan
Event budget
Event risk management plan
Marketing & media plan
Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency
Documentation from the organisation sanctioning the event. eg letter fromstate/regional body/organisation

Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered eligible for assessment.

Other Sport and Recreation Funding Opportunities

There are many avenues of funding available to Community Organisations. Below is a list of organisations which can provide support for sporting facilities, sporting and recreation programs, planning and participation and more.

Sport and Recreation Funding Opportunities
Gambling Community Benefit Fund	This program provides one-off grants to eligible organisations up to $30,000. Eligible projects are: Purchase of equipment associated with activities of the organisation Special one-off events and activities Community development and organisation development Minor Capital works Motor vehicle purchase costs The grant allocation occurs on a quarterly basis. For further information phone 1800 633 619 or visit the Gambling Community Benefit Fund website.
Jupiter's Casino Community Benefit Fund	This program provides one-off grants to eligible organisations up to $150,000 are available. Eligible projects are: Capital Works Community education programs Workshops Pilot programs for new or additional services Preference is given to applications which indicate a high community involvement and where funds will benefit the community at large. For futher information visit the Jupiter's Casino Community Benefit Fund website.
Queensland Events Regional Development Program	This program provides support towards regional events and is an initiative of the State Government and will focus on supporting events that: increase local economic activity and development enhance the appeal of the destination in which they are held enhance the visitor experience This program is open twice a year. For further information phone (07) 4799 7301 or visit the Queensland Events website.
Minor Facilities Program	This program provides financial assistance to eligible organisations to undertake minor works to sport and recreation facilities to increase participation in sport and active recreation. This program focuses on small-scale building works. For further information phone (07) 3280 1875 or visit the Sport and Recreation Queensland website.
Major Sport and Recreation Facilities program	This program provides financial assistance to eligible organisations to build, extend, upgrade or develop venues for regional sporting competition and for the community to participate in sport and active recreation. This program focuses on medium-scale building works. For further information phone (07) 3280 1875 or visit the Sport and Recreation Queensland website.
Club Development Program & Indigenous Community Development Program	This program aims to provide assistance towards sport and recreational organisations and indigenous community organisations to enhance their operations and will provide funding opportunities for planning, education, training and participation initiatives. This program is open once a year. For further information phone (07) 3280 1875 or visit the Sport and Recreation Queensland website.
State Development Program	This program provides funding to state sporting organisations, state recreation organisations, industry service organisations, and industry peak bodies to assist the development and delivery of sport and physically active recreation in Queensland. This program is open once a year. For further information phone (07) 3280 1875 or visit the Sport and Recreation Queensland website.
Australian Sports Foundation	The Australian Sports Foundation assists non-profit sporting organisations, schools, local councils and community organisations to raise money for valid sport related projects. For further information phone (02) 9256 0992 or visit the Australian Sports Foundation website.
Australia Cricket Board - Cricket Club Facilities Program	For further information phone (07) 3292 3100 or visit the Queensland Cricket Association website.
Sunbusters	This program provides small grants to community organisations to assist them in developing or building shade structures. The program aims to support skin cancer prevention and encourages all organisations to adopt a SunSmart policy. Funding of up to $600.00 per organisation is available. For further information please phone Queensland Health on (07) 3810 1500.
Indigenous Community Development Program	The Indigenous Community Development Program (ICDP) provides funding to Aboriginal Shire councils, Torres Strait Islander councils and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to support better opportunities for Indigenous people to participate in sport and active recreation in their communities. For further information please phone (07) 3280 1875 or visit the Sport and Recreation Queensland website.
School Improvement Assistance Scheme	The School Improvement Assistance Scheme (SIAS) assists Parents and Citizens' Associations to provide enhancements to school grounds and facilities. Assistance is provided in two forms: an annual Direct Grant to all eligible schools; and a dollar-for-dollar subsidy through the Major Works Improvement Program to Parents and Citizens' Associations for agreed projects, such as assembly halls and swimming pools. For further information phone (07) 3235 4005 or visit the Education Queensland website.
Philanthropy Australia Inc	This organisation has various resources available for purchase that list the numerous funding programs available. For further information phone (03) 9650 9255 or visit the Philanthropy Australia Inc website.
Lifestyle WaterWise Grants Program	Lifestyle WaterWise grants program for not-for-profit organisations is a $10 million program to encourage not-for-profit organisations to reduce consumption of treated drinking water. The aim of the program is to reduce dependence on town water supplies in Queensland. The Department of Natural Resources and Water (NRW) is administering the program, by providing funds to organisations that have met set criteria and passed assessment to retrofit existing facilities with water saving devices. For further information visit the Department of Natural Resources and Water website.
Australian Government's Community Water Grants	Australia's water is a highly variable resource. Managing it sustainably and productively is one of the great challenges facing us as we move into the future. There are many opportunities to make better use of supplies of water that we have already developed, to employ new technology and infrastructure, improve and refine management practices and to draw on better information. The Australian Government's Water Smart Australia Programme aims to accelerate the development and uptake of smart technologies and practices in water use across Australia. The $1.6 billion programme has funding over five years until 2010. It is targeted at large-scale projects. As a general guide, the minimum level of funding available through the programme for a project is $1 million, and the maximum funding duration is four years. Nonetheless, highly relevant projects that seek less than this level of funding may be considered for assistance. For more information visit the Community Water Grants website.

If you are aware of any programs that are not listed here or would like further information on Sport and Recreation please contact Council on (07) 3810 6666.

Last Updated 18 Jun 2008 |

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