To expand on our existing physical activity sessions, Ipswich City Council are offering local physical activity providers the opportunity to apply for council funding. This would be a council contribution of $50 per session to facilitate a 1-hour, weekly physical activity session for 40 weeks of the year. This can be a new or existing class (not currently a part of the Active and Healthy program); and can either be free or low-cost (no more than $5 per participant) to attend. The money received from participants will go directly to the facilitator/provider of the class and will be in addition to the $50 received from council.
Each applicant can apply for funding for a maximum of 2 sessions per week. Council funding will be provided for 6 months and extended for up to 12 months total depending on community participation in the class. The intent is to help local providers get low-cost physical activity sessions started and for them to generate enough participation to be self-sufficient after the funding period.
Download the funding factsheet for more information
To apply, please complete the online application form on SmartyGrants via the link below (SmartyGrants is an external application and will require you to create a login). Program criteria and terms and conditions are included in the form.
For additional information please email activeandhealthy@ipswich.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3810 6666.