Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program

Liam Watson

The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program allocates $4 million over four years to assist sporting clubs across NSW in the purchase and maintenance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

An AED is a life saving device which delivers a controlled shock to an individual experiencing cardiac arrest, increasing their chances of survival.

The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program provides NSW sports clubs and councils the opportunity to acquire an AED package for their club or sports facility at a reduced cost.

Sporting organisations and councils will be able to choose from a panel of approved AED Panel Service Providers and a variety of AED packaged services with the level of customer service that meets their needs.

An AED package will include:

  • An AED
  • AED familiarisation instruction (within 28 days of delivery)
  • A minimum of six years of essential AED maintenance

For full details of what an AED package includes, visit the Frequently Asked Questions.

AED Panel Service Providers, AED products and services are required to meet and maintain minimum requirements under the panel contract with the Office of Sport. Sporting organisations and councils must rely on their own enquiries to the suitability of the AED Panel Service Provider they engage.

Eligibility

  • Incorporated, not-for-profit sports clubs in NSW
  • State or national sporting organisations on behalf of member clubs located in NSW, to a maximum of 10 per Zone
  • Licensed sporting clubs, providing that the project directly benefits sporting activities
  • Sport clubs associated with a school, church or university providing they are an incorporated not for profit club in their own right
  • Councils on behalf of sports clubs
  • Councils, sport and recreational facilities owners on behalf of sports clubs
  • Service clubs such as Rotary, CWA and Lions, on behalf of sporting clubs

Funding range of grant

  • Grants are available up to 50 per cent of the AED package in Zones 1 and 2 and up to 75 per cent in Zone 3.Applicants can request more than one AED.
    Zone Maximum Grant Amount
    1 $1,250
    2 $1,300
    3 $1,900

    Applicants will need to contribute to the purchase price and accept any further operating expenses from their own budget.

    Grants are available up to 50% of the selected AED package price in Zones 1 and 2 and up to 75% in Zone 3, capped at the levels stated below.

    Funding should be expended within six months of the date of signing the funding agreement.

    What will be funded

More Info: Office of sport NSW

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Local Sport Grant Program 2025 has commenced

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The Local Sport Grant Program is designed to boost consistent and long-term participation in sport across NSW. Through this initiative, the Office of Sport is working to achieve its key objectives, including:

  • Industry Development: Helping the sport and active recreation sector evolve and expand at every level throughout NSW.
  • Infrastructure and Venues: Promoting a network of inclusive, accessible spaces for sport and active recreation.
  • For Everyone: Creating more inclusive opportunities in sport and active recreation, ensuring people across NSW can stay involved at every stage of life.

Significant Dates 

The dates below are provisional and relate solely to this round.

  • Applications begun 30 June 2025.
  • Submissions must be received by 1pm on 18 August 2025.
  • Results will be communicated from February 2026 onwards.

Key Targets

The Program’s main goals are aligned with the Office of Sport’s Strategic Plan, and aim specifically to:

  • Boost consistent and long-term involvement in sport.
  • Broaden access to sport for underrepresented communities, such as women and girls, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, First Nations peoples, and LGBTQIA+ groups.
  • Remove obstacles and enhance opportunities for people to participate in sport.
  • Guide sport clubs in delivering high-quality experiences to their members and addressing community needs. Strengthen the financial stability and upgrade the facilities of local sporting clubs.

Applications must clearly show a defined need for the project and explain how the intended outcomes will be accomplished. In particular, they should illustrate how the project will contribute to achieving at least one of the objectives mentioned above.

Funding

In 2025, a total of $4.65 million in funding will be offered to support sporting clubs and associations throughout NSW, with $50,000 allocated to each electorate and individual projects eligible for grants of up to $20,000.

Each of the 93 electorates across NSW will receive $50,000 in funding. Applicants must provide the address of their project location to ensure it is assessed under the appropriate electorate.

Applicants can request a grant ranging from $2,000 to a maximum of $20,000. An organisation is allowed to submit more than one application.

For more information on the guidelines of the grant program, click here.

To apply for the Local Sport Grant Program 2025, click here.

NSW Government Invests for 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup

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The New South Wales Government has committed substantial funding to ensure Sydney takes centre stage in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.

The investment confirmed in this week’s state budget announcement representing a major boost for women’s football in Australia.

The funding package forms part of the state government’s broader strategy to position NSW as a leader in women’s sport and major event hosting with the investment being welcomed by Football Australia and the tournament’s Local Organising Committee.

Western Sydney Stadium will host six group stage fixtures, capitalising on the region’s reputation as one of Australia’s passionate footballing and culturally diverse communities.

The venue selection reflects the tournament organisers’ commitment to engaging with grassroots football supporters across Greater Sydney. Accor stadium will also stage two quarterfinals, a semi-final and the tournament decider, cementing Sydney’s status as the competition’s epicentre.

Beyond match hosting, the government investment will fund comprehensive event promotion and fan engagement initiatives across Greater Sydney.

Tournament organisers project that approximately 62 per cent of all competition tickets will be sold within NSW.

The target is creating significant opportunities to showcase Sydney to visiting supporters from across Asia and local supporters.

The funding represents additional support beyond the existing NSW Football Legacy Program and demonstrates the state government’s commitment to football development.

Football Australia Interim Chief Executive Heather Garriock praised the government’s backing.

“We thank the Minister Steve Kamper and the NSW Government for this significant investment in the future of women’s football. It’s a bold commitment that recognises the power of sport to inspire and unite. This funding ensures Sydney is front and centre of the tournament experience — from Western Sydney to the world stage,” Garriock commented via official Football Australia press release.

Sarah Walsh, Chief Operating Officer of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Local Organising Committee, highlighted the significance of hosting the majority of ticket sales within NSW.

“With over half the tournament’s ticket sales expected here, it’s an extraordinary opportunity to connect with our community, celebrate our cultural diversity, and deliver an unforgettable event. Hosting the Matildas at Stadium Australia on International Women’s Day will be a defining moment in Australian sporting history, and we look forward to bringing that to life,” Walsh mentioned via official Football Australia press release.

“Football Australia and the LOC continue to work in close partnership with government, commercial partners and stakeholders to ensure the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ leaves a lasting legacy for the game, for women, and for the nation.”

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 represents a crucial opportunity for Australian women’s football to build on the Matildas’ recent World Cup success and the fever after.

The tournament serving as both a competitive pinnacle and a platform for continued growth in the women’s game across the region.

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