Far North Queensland organisations and sport and recreation clubs are being encouraged to put in an application for the latest round of the State Government’s Sport and Recreation Active Inclusion program.

Member for Cook, Jason O'Brien, said $3.5 million is being made available to help locals of all abilities and backgrounds access sport and recreation.

“Active Inclusion funds activities which encourage greater participation, education and training, and volunteer development and recruitment,” Mr O'Brien said.

Under the program, organisations can apply for funding under two categories – Healthy Eating and Physical Activity, and Community and Club Support Projects.

“Under the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity category, not-for-profit community organisations, sport and recreation clubs, schools and councils can apply for funding of up to $40,000 for healthy eating projects," Mr O'Brien said.

“Funding of up to $5,000 will be available for Club Support Projects that build clubs through education and training, recruiting and retaining volunteers, and encouraging participation in sport and active recreation in their community.”

Mr O'Brien said Active Inclusion is about supporting projects which meet the needs of population groups with access issues.

“Everyone should have the opportunity to get involved in sport and recreation, and through Active Inclusion, this Government is helping Queenslanders who face physical, cultural or social barriers have the chance to participate on a regular basis,” he said.

“Active Inclusion supports greater opportunities for all Queenslanders to be involved in sport and active recreation, and not only develops grass roots sport, but reinforces our reputation as the Champions State, and the Events State as well.

For further information about how to apply for funding, please refer to the website .

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