Game On for Change: Small Local Impact Grants 2026

Deadline: Feb 18, 2026

other

partially funded

Australia

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

🌟 About Game On for Change: Small Local Impact Grants

The Game On for Change program leverages the unique cultural influence of sport to address the primary prevention of domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV). Administered by the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport, this initiative empowers sporting organizations to become leaders in social change by embedding respectful and inclusive practices within their communities.

💰 Benefits of Game On for Change: Small Local Impact Grants

Grant Range: $15,000 to $75,000.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

A wide range of organizations based in or operating within New South Wales (NSW) can apply, including:

Non-Profits: Incorporated community-based or not-for-profit organizations.
Sporting Entities: NSW-based professional sporting organizations and local clubs.
Government: Local government authorities and regional joint organizations of councils.
First Nations Organizations: Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations.
Education & Business: Australian universities with a NSW presence and eligible private enterprises.

📝 Application Date and Process

Identify the Need: Determine the specific behavioral or cultural gap within your sporting environment.
Choose a Tier: Decide if your project is a “Local Impact” project (up to $75,000) or requires a larger strategic grant.
Form Partnerships: Collaborate with DFSV prevention experts to ensure your project is safe and evidence-based.
Visit NSW Grant Finder: Search for “Game On for Change” to access the application portal and current guidelines.
Submit Proposal: Outline your objectives, target audience (coaches, staff, etc.), and how you will measure the project’s impact.

📅 Application Deadline

18 February 2026

🔗 Application Portal

View details of the Game On for Change: Small Local Impact Grants.
Apply directly via the Game On for Change Application Portal.

Take advantage of this opportunity to drive meaningful change in your community through sport!

Benefits

Grant Range: $15,000 to $75,000.

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