Community Sports Grant Game On:
Teaming up for Climate Action
I Want Energy Can Help Your Club Prepare for Funding
What we are providing
The Australian Government’s Game On: Teaming Up for Climate Action program is now open, providing grants from $25,000 to $100,000 to help community sports clubs reduce energy costs, improve facilities and become more climate resilient.
I Want Energy is helping clubs across Australia assess suitable solar, battery and energy-saving upgrades, prepare supplier pricing, and get their projects grant-ready before applications close.
Round 1 applications open 11 June 2026 and close 8 July 2026.
Funding is limited and may close earlier if allocation capacity is reached.
Solar Power
Battery Storage
LED Lighting
Energy Savings
Reduce Energy Costs and Upgrade Your Club Facilities
Many clubs are under pressure from rising electricity bills, outdated lighting, old hot water systems, high refrigeration costs and increasing maintenance expenses.
Through this grant opportunity, eligible clubs may be able to access funding for practical upgrades such as:
- Solar PV systems
- Battery storage
- LED sports lighting
- Hot water heat pumps
- HVAC upgrades
- Refrigeration upgrades
- Water-saving systems
- EV charging infrastructure
- Shade structures
- Drainage and climate resilience upgrades
- Educational signage and sustainability initiatives
I Want Energy can help your club identify the right upgrades, estimate potential costs and savings, and prepare the information needed to support a strong application.
Who Can Apply?
A wide range of community sports clubs and recreation facilities may be eligible, including:
AFL clubs, football netball clubs, netball clubs, soccer clubs, rugby league clubs, rugby union clubs, cricket clubs, bowls clubs, golf clubs, tennis clubs, basketball associations, hockey clubs, surf life saving clubs, swimming clubs and aquatic centres, touch football clubs, martial arts clubs, cycling and BMX clubs, athletics clubs, pony and equestrian clubs, sailing and yacht clubs, rowing clubs, indoor sports centres, community recreation centres, multi-sport clubs and sporting precincts.
Eligibility is subject to the official program guidelines and assessment criteria.