Festival FAQs

Eligible sporting organisations can apply for grant funding up to $6,000 (from a total pool of $60,000) to support the delivery of activities to promote participation and engagement. Funding applications must be supported by a budget outlining the proposed allocation of funds.

Funding is available to sporting organisations to support activities and events that impact and support LGBTQ+ communities. Preference will be given to activities that promote new participation or include elements of activation and engagement for new participants.

Beyond this funding support, Pride in Sport will facilitate a wide range of activities for sporting organisations, their volunteers, officials and staff.

Funding can be used to cover costs such as:
– venue and equipment hire
– staff expenses
– project management expenses
– promotion and publicity

In line with the Play Well Grant Guidelines, funding cannot be allocated to:
– Building works or infrastructure upgrades
– Catering
– Staff uniforms
– Operational costs outside the scope of your event/activation
– High performance sport programs
– Purchase of assets such as furniture, IT or sporting equipment above $2,000
– Events that have already been run
– International travel expenses
– Regular sporting events such as a scheduled game or local competition
– Regional racing carnivals within a normal schedule of events
– Charity fundraising events

Pride in Sport Festival Application forms are available on the Pride in Sport website.

Assessment of applications will consider:
– Alignment with program goals
– Quality of application and potential for impact
– Identification and commitment of project team and partners
– Previous involvement and commitment to LGBTQ+ community events and activities
– Compliance with eligibility requirements (see below)

Successful applicants will be notified in writing in November. Funds will be available by submitting an invoice for the approved amount to Pride in Sport/ACON Health Ltd. Additional information will be provided to successful applicants.

While unsuccessful organisations can seek feedback on their application, there is no appeals process, and all decisions are final.

Eligible organisations include:
– clubs, organisations and associations across Australia (both metropolitan and regional), who have operated with a not-for-profit status for over three years, and have a valid ABN.

Pride in Sport will favour applications that show connections and partnerships between sporting organisations at both a lateral (multi-club) and hierarchical (community/state/national) level.

No preference will be given to Pride in Sport member organisations; however, the panel will consider previous work on LGBTQ+ inclusion as a factor.

Sporting organisations must commit to:
– publishing and promoting an LGBTQ+ Inclusion page on their website (if not already available). Pride in Sport will provide a template guide to support this action.
– collecting a range of demographic data and participant reporting in order to report on the scope of their engagement activities.
– complying with the ASC Child Safe Policy, and following all relevant policies regarding Working with Children Checks and Criminal Record Checks.

Funding will not be allocated to:
– individuals
– partnerships
– for-profit entities
– trusts
– Local, State and Federal Government agencies
– any organisation or institution named by the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse on its list of “Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme”.

If you are uncertain if your organisation/group/club is eligible, please email info@prideinsport.com.au

Complete a Pride in Sport Festival Application from the Pride in Sport website’s festival page.

The application pack contains the following elements:
STEP 1: Identify critical elements of support (funding, policy and strategy, promotion, education etc) needed to deliver your event or activity
STEP 2: Develop a simple budget outlining proposed funded expenses (if relevant)
STEP 3: Develop a basic project plan (if relevant)
STEP 4: Develop a communications plan (if relevant)
STEP 5: Collate attachments such as letters of support from project partners and participants (if relevant)
STEP 6: Provide a statement of commitment to meeting the identified outcomes of your project plan, (including the creation of your LGBTQ+ Inclusion webpage).

Information and support is available to applicants in a number of ways:
– Attend the Pride in Sport Summit (24 September 2024 – in-person attendance only). A Festival Application workshop will form part of the agenda.

– Attend a Pride in Sport Festival information session (online)
SESSION 1: 02/10/24 – 9.30am – 10.30am
SESSION 2: 03/10/24 – 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Information will also be published to www.prideinsport.com.au/festival when available.

As noted, partnerships between clubs and State/National Sporting Organisations will be favoured. Contact Pride in Sport (info@prideinsport.com.au ) if you need support connecting with your state or national body.

Pride in Sport is here to help. You can contact us with any other questions via email.

Alongside financial support through our Festival grants program, Pride in Sport will provide a range of additional services and benefits to the LGBTQ+ community throughout the Festival calendar.
Education offerings include:
– LGBTQ+ Awareness training for clubs, officials and participants
– LGBTQ+ Awareness training for coaches
– Trans and Gender Diverse Awareness training for clubs, officials and participants
– Empowering Allies training for clubs, officials and participants

NOTE: We strongly encourage staff and volunteers engaged in LGBTQ+ activations and events to have completed some form of inclusion education.

Support for clubs and organisations also includes:
– Facilitated participation in the Pride in Sport Festival Inclusion Checklist, including support to develop an Inclusion Action Plan to guide future strategy.
– Support for Community Clubs to participate in the Community Pride in Sport Index, including the submission/assessment process.
– Support for State and National Sporting Organisations to participate in the Pride in Sport Index (Standard), including the submission/assessment process.
– Promotional support to facilitate participation in the Pride in Sport Survey.
– Participation in research studies led by the Australian Sports Commission and Victoria University.
– Participation in the development of Pride in Sport resources and programs supporting national engagement and activation initiatives.

NOTE: LINKS TO WORKSHOP REGISTRATION PAGES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE PRIDE IN SPORT WEBSITE’S FESTIVAL SECTION.

We encourage all sporting organisations to engage with these opportunities – even if you do not intend to host an event, engagement or activation.

There are many ways clubs and organisations can be a part of the Pride in Sport Festival. Check out the list of additional activities above and consider taking part in online education, completing an Inclusion Checklist for your club or completing a Pride in Sport Index Submission for independent assessment.

You can also help other clubs to promote their events, offer to volunteer or bring along participants to try a new activity.

Not at this time – In it’s first iteration, the Pride in Sport Festival (and associated grants program) will support and promote events and activities between December 2024 and April 2025.

While it may be a consideration in the future, activities outside this four-month period are currently ineligible for funding.

Pride in Sport staff will aid in the facilitation of all Festival activities. While they are not able to provide in-person support for the running of your event/activation, they will be on hand throughout the application and planning process to answer questions and provide advice based on leading-practice and experience.

Pride in Sport will supply an Inclusive Clubs Checklist and can provide support to complete a Pride in Sport Index submission.

Pride in Sport (and partner organisations) can also support your promotions and reporting through our partnerships with festivals, community groups and media outlets.

An organisation’s promoted LGBTQ+ inclusion page on their website showcases their commitment to inclusivity, provides important information and resources, raises awareness and educates about LGBTQ+ issues. This website is also a useful tool for prospective members or volunteers who would like to know more about your sport.

Using clear, explicit language removes any doubt about your commitment to inclusive culture, and helps search engines prioritise your club when people are searching for safe and welcoming sport environments.

This will depend on the location of your event/activity, as some festival organisations (other than Pride in Sport) do prohibit charging admission or require a percentage of profit.

While the Pride in Sport Festival does not prohibit entry fees and participation charges, we encourage organisations and clubs to explore ways of making your activity accessible to the widest population possible – recognising socioeconomic status as an intersectional barrier to participation.

Subsidies for interstate, First Nations or LSE participants can be included as an eligible expense in your project budget.

Yes – LGBTQ+ communities are the target population for engagement in Pride in Sport Festival activities, but we recognise not all team members and staff will be LGBTQ+.

It is expected that everyone involved display active allyship and we recommend (and provide) LGBTQ+ Awareness training for all stakeholders – particularly those in a front-facing role.

When it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusion, each club or organisation is on their own journey. Engaging with the Pride in Sport Festival, even if it is your first activity, is a great way of ensuring that your community engagement activities are authentic and meaningful.

The Pride in Sport team will collaborate with you to complete a self-assessment using our Inclusive Clubs Checklist and develop an Action Plan to guide your progress. You will also have access to education and resources to support these initial steps towards a more inclusive sporting culture.