EOI - ACT Government Consortium Application (Game on: Teaming up for climate action – Round 1)

The Commonwealth Government is launching the Game on: Teaming up for climate action - Round 1 grant program to support community sports clubs to upgrade their facilities to improve energy efficiency and climate resilience.

The program aims to:

• Reduce energy bills and emissions
• Enable clubs to reinvest savings into club resources and participation growth
• Increase climate resilience awareness in communities.

The ACT Government will act as a lead organisation, supporting up to 10 eligible community sports clubs by submitting a consortium application on their behalf.

Eligible community sports clubs may be able to access up to $100,000 (GST exclusive) for approved upgrades.

Community sports clubs wishing to be considered must complete this Expression of Interest (EOI) and provide the requested information.

• Funding is subject to the Commonwealth's release of the grant opportunity, estimated for between July and December 2026
• Submission of this EOI does not guarantee inclusion in the ACT Government’s application
• Inclusion in the consortium does not guarantee funding approval by the Commonwealth
• The ACT Government will assess EOIs and may contact shortlisted community sports clubs for:
  • Further information
  • Site visits
  • Energy and water assessments
  • Development of costed upgrade options
• Community sports clubs may choose to apply independently; however, clubs that submit an individual application will not be eligible for inclusion in the ACT Government’s consortium application.

EOI Timeframes

Opens: 9:00am, 24 June 2026

Closes: 5:00pm, 8 July 2026

Documentation

Applicants must review the following before submitting:

• Game On: Teaming Up for Climate Action Grant Opportunity Guidelines

By submitting an EOI, applicants confirm they have:

• Read and understood the program requirements
• Provided accurate and truthful information.

Applicants must confirm that they:

• Are located in the ACT
• Operate facilities not owned by the ACT Government
• Have an ABN and an active bank account
• Are an eligible entity type (company, cooperative, incorporated association or Indigenous corporation)
• Are affiliated with a recognised sporting organisation
• Are community-focused and not-for-profit
• Are directly involved in sport delivery at community sports clubs/facilities or management of community sport facilities
• Have authority to complete eligible activities at the nominated facility.

Eligibility criteria and eligible activities and expenditures are outlined in the Game On: Teaming Up for Climate Action Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

Applicants will be asked to:

• Identify preferred upgrade types (non-exhaustive list provided)
• Provide facility location
• Describe:
  • Expected energy/climate outcomes
  • Benefits to the club and broader community

By submitting this EOI, your community sports club agrees to:

• Participate in the ACT Government’s assessment process, including site visits if required
• Provide timely information to support application development
• Work collaboratively with the ACT Government as the lead organisation
• Allow the ACT Government to prepare and submit a consortium application on your behalf (if selected)
• Not submit a separate application that would conflict with the consortium submission without prior discussion
• Support project delivery within agreed timeframes if funding is approved.