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Applications are currently being accepted for the Game On for Change: Small Local Impact Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
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, the initiative empowers sporting organizations to become leaders in social change by embedding respectful and inclusive practices within their communities.
Grant Range: $15,000 to $75,000.
A wide range of organizations based in or operating within New South Wales (NSW) can apply:
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.
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 $75k) 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.
