Partnership Fund
Applicants selected to progress to Stage 2 of the application process have been notified, with applications for Field of Play closing at 5pm on Wednesday 5 August 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 Partnership Fund supports new larger-scale projects like club houses and multi-use precincts to create spaces that are inclusive, functional, and fit-for-purpose for both local use and future international events.
The following funding is available:
- Projects located within urban and regional LGAs: Starting from $500,000
- Projects located within remote and very remote LGAs*: Starting from $740,000
- Projects located within discrete communities: Starting from $830,000
Applicants are expected to make a co-contribution, with an indicative guide below.
- Projects located within urban and regional LGAs: Around 50% of eligible project costs
- Projects located within remote and very remote LGAs*: Around 40% of eligible project costs
- Projects located within discrete communities: Around 10% of eligible project cost
The minimum total project cost is $1 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) * | 5 August 2026 – 5pm |
| Successful applicants announced ** | Mid-September 2026 |
| Field of Play projects completed | July 2029 |
* 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 2 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.
Resources
Use these guides, templates, and tips to prepare your application for Stage 2.
- Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program guidelines
- Stage 2 Application Planning Tool 739.3 KB)
- Stakeholder Support Form 324.8 KB)
- Tenure and Permission Confirmation Form – Landowner/Council 334.2 KB)
- Sport Facilities Costs 259.6 KB)
- Confirmation of Approvals Form 256.7 KB)
- Local Buy Factsheet 2 MB)
- Budget spreadsheet – Partnership Fund 124.7 KB)
- 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.