The State Government will invest more than $5.5 million in projects for successful applicants, who collectively have secured nearly $15.5 million in co-funding – a total project value of $20,976,905 supporting 86 full-time jobs during construction.

Funding for individual projects ranges from $2,500 for the installation of a synthetic pitch at the Greenock Cricket Club to the maximum $500,000 for five projects in Lyndoch, Gepps Cross, Bordertown, Northfield and Pinnaroo.

Of the 44 approved projects, 25 requested less than $50,000 and 19 requested between $50,000 and $500,000.

More than 45% ($2.5 million) of the funding from this round will go to 20 regional recipients, with the remaining funding going to 16 projects within metropolitan Adelaide and eight in the greater metropolitan planning area, which includes the Barossa, Murray Bridge and Fleurieu Peninsula.

Please click here for a full list of approved grants.

Quotes attributable to Katrine Hildyard

Congratulations to the hardworking volunteers in the local sporting clubs and organisations who worked so hard on their funding applications and who, in many cases, tirelessly fundraised to support improvements at their clubs.

Sporting clubs are often at the heart of communities across South Australia, playing a crucial role in improving the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of South Australians, and often giving people a really important sense of belonging.

This funding is about improving facilities for the future and helping clubs to be more inclusive and accessible for current and new participants. I am really proud that this funding will support the efforts of clubs as they go about supporting and including people in their communities through sport and recreation.