Funding is now available to help local sport, active recreation and racing clubs recover after recent flooding, with the Government rolling out targeted disaster assistance across Queensland.
Under the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP), eligible not-for-profit organisations in disaster-declared areas can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to support immediate clean-up efforts and help re-establish club activities and operations.
The program is open for the next three months and is designed to assist clubs impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji and the North Queensland Monsoon Trough, as well as other significant weather events experienced late last year.
For the first time, not-for-profit racing organisations across all three racing codes—Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound—are also eligible to apply, recognising the important role racing clubs play in regional communities.
Acting Minister for Sport and Racing Steve Minnikin said the funding was aimed at easing the pressure on volunteers who often shoulder the burden when disaster strikes.
“Most of Queensland’s sport and racing clubs are run and operated by tireless volunteers, and the burden is often left with them to clean up when disaster strikes,” Minister Minnikin said.
“The Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program is here to help them get through the initial stages of recovery.”
He said extending eligibility to racing clubs acknowledged their social and community value.
“We also recognise that our racing clubs are part of the social fabric of Queensland which is why it is so important that they also have access to this funding,” he said.
“We’ll continue to monitor this weather event, and clubs can check the website for updates on additional eligible local government areas. I strongly encourage impacted clubs to apply for assistance and let us help them to get back on their feet.”
Organisations affected by weather events between October and December 2025 are also encouraged to check their eligibility.
More information and application details are available through the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP).
Not-for-profit racing organisations across all three racing codes are also eligible to apply for the SRDRP. Photo source: Burdekin Race Club
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