When activated, the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program supports not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations with funding to re-establish their facilities and activities after extreme natural events, including floods, fire, cyclones and severe storms.

Funding of up to $5000 may be available for eligible sport and active recreation organisations located in areas declared under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

If an event is not listed on their webpage under “Funding locations”, visit the Queensland Reconstruction Authority's Activations webpage for the most current information on activations.

Where the organisation’s LGA is listed under categories for “Personal Hardship Assistance” or “Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets”, funding will be available for application up to 3 months from the latest activation date of the event. If an LGA is activated under more than one event, seek advice from your local Sport and Recreation office.

Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible, the organisation must:

• be located in an DRFA Category A-C declared disaster affected area, depending on level of funding requested
• be an incorporated local or regional not-for-profit organisation with a primary objective relating to sport and recreation

Eligible items:

• Replacement of damaged equipment that directly relates to the reestablishment of activities (including office and canteen equipment)
• Payment of services and hire costs, and purchase of equipment and tools that assist in short term clean-up of facilities
• Reimbursement for the purchase of the above made from the date of the relevant disaster
• Funds to repair or replace when this is lower than the premium excess set by the insurance provider may be eligible
• Excess coverage for insurance claims.

• Email: SRSGrants@npsr.qld.gov.au