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"A new $50 million federal government funding pool will provide one-off grants
to up to 500 community sport clubs around Australia to support energy efficient
and climate resilience upgrades.
Under the new Game On program, sport clubs can apply for grants of between
$25,000 and $100,000 to fund a range of upgrades, including to efficient air
conditioners, better drainage systems, solar panels, and battery installations.
First promised in September of last year, the $50 million investment will be
spread over four years and will also help clubs unlock further opportunities
under other government initiatives such as the Cheaper Home Batteries program
and finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
The ‘Sport Forever’ campaign, which was launched in August 2025 by Australian
Test Cricket Captain Pat Cummins and a host of Australian athletes, has been
appointed as the program support provider for the first round of grants.
Through Sport Forever, which is led by Pat Cummins’ Cricket for Climate
organisation, grant applicants and successful grant recipients will be able to
access additional expert support and guidance to support their proposals and
projects.
“Millions of Australians care deeply about community sport, and local sporting
clubs are the heartbeat of communities across the country,” said Joanne Bowen,
CEO Cricket for Climate, in a statement to
Renew Economy this week. “They’re
where people connect, belong and build lifelong friendships.”
“Through Sport Forever, led by Cricket for Climate, we’re excited to help clubs
make the most of this investment. Community clubs are powered by volunteers, so
our role is to make the journey simpler and help every project deliver lasting
benefits for sport and the communities around it.
“We know what’s possible because we’ve already done it. Clubs that reduce their
energy costs can reinvest those savings into coaches, junior programs and
better facilities. Every successful project creates another example that
inspires clubs across Australia to follow.”
By providing grants to fund these upgrades, the federal government aims to help
clubs to reinvest the savings on their energy and utility bills into things
that matter most to local communities, such as new equipment, female
participation programs, and pathways for young athletes and officials."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
