Surf Club Facility Program 25/26 - Category 2

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Instructions for Applicants

Before you apply please read the Surf Club Facility Program 2025/26 Guidelines and related materials available on the fund website to make sure you understand all relevant requirements.

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Disclaimer

The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • submission of this application does not guarantee funding will be granted for any project, and the Department expressly reserves its right to accept or reject this application at its discretion;
  • it must bear the costs of preparing and submitting this application and the Department does not accept any liability for such costs, whether or not this application is ultimately accepted or rejected; and
  • it has read the Funding Guidelines for the Program and has fully informed itself of the relevant program requirements.

Use of Information

By submitting this Application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • the Department is required to comply with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) (the Privacy Act) and that any personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) collected by the Department in relation to the program will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act and its privacy policy (available at: https://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/privacy);
  • the information it provides to the Department in connection with this application will be collected and stored on a database and will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected (including, where necessary, being disclosed to other Government agencies in connection with the assessment of the merits of an application) or as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Act;
  • it has taken steps to ensure that any person whose personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) is included in this application has consented to the fact that the Department and other Government agencies may be supplied with that personal information, and has been made aware of the purposes for which it has been collected and may be used.

Privacy Notice

By submitting this application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • if this project application is successful, the relevant details of the project will be made public, including details such as the names of the organisation (Applicant) and any partnering organisation (state government agency or non-government organisation), project title, project description, location, anticipated time for completion and amount awarded;
  • the Department will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that any information received in or in respect of this application which is clearly marked ‘Commercial-in-confidence’ or ‘Confidential’ is treated as confidential, however, such documents will remain subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act); and
  • in some circumstances the Department may release information contained in this application form and other relevant information in relation to this application in response to a request lodged under the GIPA Act or otherwise as required or permitted by law.

Program Details

About the Surf Club Facility Program

The NSW Government recognises the critical role Surf Life Saving Clubs have in local communities delivering on-beach safety, training and education and keeping people active and connected. The Surf Club Facility Program (the Program) is part of the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to support the upgrade of local Surf Life Saving Clubs.

The 2025/2026 round has introduced a funding category for design and planning (pre-construction). With the introduction of this category, Surf Clubs will be supported for upgrades and construction projects from concept through the entire development and implementation phase.

Applicants that are successful with a design and planning grant under the 2025/26 Surf Club Facility Program may apply for funding in future rounds of the Program, making grants more attainable because of the readiness and strategic alignment with the key objectives of the Surf Club Facility Program.

Key objectives

The Program aims to assist eligible Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout NSW to create new and upgrade existing facilities that:

  • Improve the quality of Surf Life Saving facilities by incorporating best practice design principles to ensure they are safe, adaptable, inclusive and accessible.
  • Increase the use of Surf Life Saving facilities by community groups and/or the public
  • Remove barriers to participation particularly, for women and girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ people.
  • Improve the financial and/or environmental sustainability of surf clubs.

There are 3 separate categories for differing types of projects, each category has limits such as the amount of funding that can be requested and how many applications can be submitted.

Category 1 - Upgrade Projects (off the shelf purchase)

Category 1 is limited to:

  • Projects that request grant funding between $15,000 and $100,000.
  • Projects that have a single fixed price quote that is fully inclusive of all costs to deliver the project.
  • Projects that can be completed by March 2027.
  • Three (3) grant applications per organisation and a maximum claim of $100,000 across all applications. Successful applicants are required to accept funds via a claim of grant form within 6 weeks of notification.

Category 2 - Facility Design and Planning Projects

Category 2 is limited to:

  • Projects that request grant funding up to $100,000.
  • Projects that can be completed (i.e. planning and design is complete, and the project is ready for approval to commence) by February 2027.
  • One (1) grant application per organisation. Successful applicants are required to execute a funding agreement with the office within 6 weeks of notification. Grant payments will be made in instalments following achievement of milestones.

Category 3 - Construction Projects

Category 3 is limited to:

  • Projects that request grant funding of up to $1,000,000
  • Projects that can be completed by February 2029.
  • Two (2) grant applications per organisation and a maximum claim of $1,000,000 across all applications. Successful applicants are required to execute a funding agreement with the office within 6 weeks of notification. Grant payments will be made in instalments following achievement of milestones.

Eligibility Confirmation

Applicants must confirm that they have read and understood the ineligible projects and project components outlined in the 'Ineligible projects' section of the
Surf Club Facility Program 2025/26 Guidelines.
 
To be eligible for funding, your application/project must:
  • be submitted by an eligible applicant.
  • be submitted through the online system SmartyGrants.
  • include a valid Incorporation number and/or ABN.
  • be for a project located in NSW.
  • be for an eligible project for the relevant category
  • request a grant amount appropriate for the relevant category.
  • meet the minimum required financial co-contribution and contingency for the relevant category.
  • include a copy of your Public Liability Insurance policy that demonstrates appropriate coverage as required.
I confirm that, to my knowledge that the applicant and project is eligible according to the criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines * Required

Category 2 - Facility Design and Planning Projects

Your application is for Category 2 - Facility Design and Planning Projects

Provides grants up to $100,000 for 1 project only. Grant requests in this category are expected to provide a minimum 30% financial co-contribution of total project cost (e.g., if an applicant’s total project cost is $100,000, they should demonstrate at least a $30,000 financial (cash) co-contribution).

  • Projects that request grant funding up to $100,000.
  • Projects that can be completed (i.e. planning and design is complete, and the project is ready for approval to commence) by February 2027.
  • One (1) grant application per organisation. Successful applicants are required to execute a funding agreement with the office within 6 weeks of notification. Grant payments will be made in instalments following achievement of milestones.
  • Commence within 6 months of notification of successful applicants.
  • Deliver designs, reports and plans appropriate to achieve construction approval.
  • Have landowner consent to proceed with the design and planning work described in the application.
  • Evidence the applicant can provide minimum of 30% of the total project cost as a co-contribution.
  • Evidence the applicant can provide minimum of 20% in addition to the total project cost as a contingency for cost escalation/overruns.

Category 2 applications close 1pm, 10 November 2025.

Projects should commence within 6 months of the notification of successful applicants and must be completed by February 2027.

I have read the grant program guidelines and understand this application is for Category 2 - Facility Design and Planning Projects * Required
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