The Organisation Support Program (OSP) provides two-year funding from 2024 to 2026 to eligible State Sporting Organisations (SSOs) and State Sporting Organisations for People with Disabilities (SSODs) in NSW.
This program allocated up to 20 million dollars will give financial support for governance, participation growth, sporting activities, and competitions, especially for underrepresented groups in sports at all levels.
Funding of up to $20 million has been allocated for this program.
The Program is a closed, non-competitive grant program where applications are assessed individually against the assessment criteria by the Office of Sport.
Important dates
- Applications open – Wednesday 2 October 2024
- Applications close – 1 pm, Friday 29 November 2024
- Application outcome date – October 2024 onwards
- Timeframe for grant acceptance – Within 6 weeks of notification
- Project delivery timeframe –
- For 2024/25 funded initiatives: 30 June 2025
- For 2025/26 funded initiatives: 30 June 2026
The breakdown of Funding is done by categories from 1-6 which are based on the capacity of organisations to deliver services.
The following table shows the eligible funding by category:
Category OSP Amount Available
1 $195,000
2 $180,000
3 $120,000
4 $80,000
5 $50,000
The objective of the OSP is to develop sporting activities at all levels in NSW by assisting SSO/SSODs and Peak Bodies to:
- Strengthen sector capability to address trends, challenges and governance.
- Create inclusive environments and enhance participation, especially for under-represented groups.
- Support organisational operations and sports development pathways.
Applications must be submitted through the SmartyGrants website to be eligible.
This grant shows the NSW government are dedicated to delivering financial support to all sports of the state.
This program’s central goal of increased inclusion, especially with Female and People with Disability initiatives, showcases the wider call for more funding and support for under-represented groups in sport.
Recent reports express that wide numbers of under-represented participants are met with under-funded systems which are struggling with demand.
This grant opportunity is an effective way for Sports Organisations to take the next step in supporting sporting growth at all levels.
Read more here.