A new $50 million federal government funding pool will provide one-off grants to up to 500 community sport clubs around Australia to support energy efficient and climate resilience upgrades.
Under the new Game On program, sport clubs can apply for grants of between $25,000 and $100,000 to fund a range of upgrades, including to efficient air conditioners, better drainage systems, solar panels, and battery installations.
First promised in September of last year, the $50 million investment will be spread over four years and will also help clubs unlock further opportunities under other government initiatives such as the Cheaper Home Batteries program and finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
The ‘Sport Forever’ campaign, which was launched in August 2025 by Australian Test Cricket Captain Pat Cummins and a host of Australian athletes, has been appointed as the program support provider for the first round of grants.
Through Sport Forever, which is led by Pat Cummins’ Cricket for Climate organisation, grant applicants and successful grant recipients will be able to access additional expert support and guidance to support their proposals and projects.
