Safe Shooting Grant Program (SSGP) 2025/26 - Category 2

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About the grant

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Instructions for Applicants

Before you apply please read the Safe Shooting 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 Safe Shooting Program

The NSW Government remains committed to ensuring shooting facilities across the state are safe, inclusive, and accessible to all.

Through the Safe Shooting Program 2025/26, NSW shooting clubs and organisations can apply for up to $800,000 in funding to support upgrades that improve the safety and quality of shooting venues and equipment. This includes support for both new and improved firearms equipment and infrastructure.

A key focus of the program is to boost participation among underrepresented groups, including:

-             Women and girls

-             People with disability

-             First Nations communities

-             Culturally and linguistically diverse groups

-             LGBTQIA+ people.

 

Key objectives

  • The key objectives of the Program align to the Office of Sport Strategic Plan ‘Everyone Plays Here’, with the specific objectives to:

    • Improve the quality and safety of existing shooting facilities across New South Wales.
    • Remove barriers to participation in sport and recreation for everyone but particularly for women and girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ people.
    • Increase utilisation of existing shooting facilities. 

 

Category 1 - Fixed Price Quote

Category 1 is limited to:

  • Projects that have a single fixed price quote that is fully inclusive of all costs to deliver the project.

Category 1 projects should:

  • Submit a quote that matches the project scope and the total project cost.
  • Place orders within 3 months of the notification of successful applicants.
  • Be delivered/installed by a single supplier.
  • Not include contingency, as these projects should have a fixed price.

 

Category 2 - Construction Projects

Category 2 is limited to:

  • Projects involving the construction or implementation of new or upgraded infrastructure.
  • These projects involve multiple suppliers, are typically more complex and may involve multiple phases of planning and execution.

Category 2 projects should:            

  • Commence within 3 months of notification of successful applicants.
  • Have landowner consent to construct the scope of works described in the application.
  • Have approval from the appropriate authority.

 

## PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION FORM IS FOR CATEGORY 2 APPLICATIONS ONLY ##

 

IF YOUR PROJECT FALLS UNDER CATEGORY 1, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED IN THIS FORM, AND OPEN A CATEGORY 1 APPLICATION FORM.

 

The Office has the discretion to deem projects submitted under the incorrect category ineligible.

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
Safe Shooting 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 for the applicant organisation.
  • be for a project located project is in NSW,
  • be for an eligible project for the relevant category,
  • request a grant amount appropriate for the relevant category,
  • include a declaration by the applicant organisation that if successful they will provide Public Liability Insurance with a minimum $5 million cover,
  • include a declaration by the applicant organisation that they will commit to using the NSW Gun Safe Clubs and Ranges Portal.
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 - Construction Projects

Your application is for Category 2 - Construction Projects

  • Projects that request grant funding of up to $50,000.
  • Maximum of two (2) grant applications (in total, across both Categories) per organisation and a maximum claim of $50,000 across both applications. Successful applicants are required to execute a funding agreement with the office within 6 weeks of notification. Grant payments will be made on execution of the Funding Agreement.
  • Have landowner consent to construct the scope of works described in the application.
  • Have construction approval from the appropriate authority.

 

Projects should commence within 3 months of the notification of successful applicants and must be completed by March 2027.

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