Field of Play
Registrations of Interest for the Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program have now closed. Shortlisted eligible applicants will be invited to submit a complete application by mid-June 2026.
The $30 million Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program is helping local Queensland organisations upgrade sporting facilities, get more people active, and build a lasting community legacy ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, through the Field of Play program for community-level projects and the Partnership Fund for larger, multi-use developments.
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Funding available
The Field of Play category funds smaller, community-level infrastructure projects like shade structures, LED lights, and the upgrading of existing facilities to help more people get involved in sport.
The following funding is available:
- Projects located within urban and regional LGAs: $50,000 – $499,999
- Projects located within remote and very remote LGAs*: $50,000 - $739,999
- Projects located within discrete communities: $50,000 - $829,999
Applicants are expected to make a co-contribution, with an indicative guide below.
- Projects located within urban and regional LGAs: 20% of eligible project costs
- Projects located within remote and very remote LGAs*: 10% of eligible project costs
- Projects located within discrete communities: Nil
The maximum total project cost for projects are:
- Projects located within urban and regional LGAs: $1 million
- Projects located within discrete communities*: $1.66 million
- Projects located within remote and very remote LGAs*: $1.48 million
* Refer to the Program Guidelines for more information on locations.
Key dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration of Interest (ROI) opened (Stage 1) | 3 February 2026 |
| Registration of Interest closed (Stage 1) | 18 March 2026 - 8pm AEST |
| Complete applications submitted (Stage 2) * | From mid-June 2026 |
| Successful applicants announced ** | Late September 2026 |
| Field of Play projects completed | Late November 2028 |
* Only shortlisted eligible applicants will be invited to submit a complete application.
** Construction of approved projects cannot commence until all grant agreement pre-construction requirements are compliant to the department's satisfaction.
How to apply
All applicants must complete a two-stage application process.
Registrations of Interest have now closed. Only applicants who submitted an ROI will be considered for stage two of the application process.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a full application, which will require:
- detailed project designs
- approvals and landowner consent
- evidence of secured co-contributions
- final project budget and cost estimates
- project management and delivery plans.
Supporting resources
Use these guides, templates, and tips to plan your application if invited to apply.
- Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program guidelines
- Application Planning Tool 394.4 KB)
- Stakeholder Support Form 324.8 KB)
- Tenure and Permission Confirmation Form – Landowner/Council 334.2 KB)
- Sport Facilities Costs 265.6 KB)
- Confirmation of Approvals Form 256.7 KB)
- Local Buy Factsheet 2 MB)
- GST Factsheet 126.2 KB)
Looking for additional support with your application? Check out our Places and Spaces resources on Sport HQ for practical tips on planning and scoping your sport infrastructure project.
More information
- Email gameson@sport.qld.gov.au
- Call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday - excluding public holidays.