Sector Success Program 2025-26

The Sector Success Program (SSP), previously known as the Active State Collaboration Program, directly supports the Sector Success Pillar within ORSR’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan to increase involvement of people in sport and active recreation activities so that they can experience the many physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing benefits that participation brings.

Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed projects will contribute to the Sector Success strategic priorities:

• Workforce and Volunteers – Elevate the skills, capacity and engagement of the sector's paid and volunteer workforce.
• Welcoming Communities – Drive inclusive practices across all levels of sport and active recreation by removing barriers, increasing representation and fostering safe, welcoming environments.
• Active Kids and Youth – Increase children's and your participation through accessible, inclusive and enjoyable programs that build social connection and support lifelong participation.

The SSP offers funding through two streams:

• Targeted stream (workforce and volunteers)
  • The targeted stream will provide funding to projects that specifically address the Workforce and Volunteer strategic priority.
• Open stream (strategic)
  • The open stream (strategic) is designed to support projects that align with the broader objectives (Welcoming Communities & Active Kids and Youth)

Time required to submit the application

This application requires multiple attachments and supporting information to complete and submit.

It is expected that the time required to coordinate the support letters, project plans, financial documents and other relevant attachments required can take in excess of 5+ hours. The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) suggest that applicants take this into consideration when planning to submit an application. 

Application Form layout

1. Introduction
2. Organisational Details 

3. Project Design

4. Project Details

5. Stakeholder Engagement

6. Participation and Community Impact

7. Delivery and Legacy

8. Project Costs and ORSR Request Amount

9. Declaration and Submission

The total budget for the 2025-26 Sector Success Program (SSP) is $2,971,000.

$1,200,000 will be allocated to the targeted stream (workforce and volunteers) and $1,771,000 allocated to the open stream (strategic).

In the event where the nominated budget for one stream is not fully exhausted, the remaining portion of that budget will be allocated to the other stream.

Of the total budget, $1,300,000 is exclusively available to sport and active recreation organisations.

Before completing this application form, you must read the program guidelines: SSP Guidelines

If you need further guidance in the application process, are unable to submit the SmartyGrants application or wish to withdraw a submitted application, you can contact ORSR via email or phone: ORSR.Grants@sa.gov.au or 1300 714 990.

If you do contact us throughout the application process, please quote the application number below.

Applicants must ensure the following;

• The applicant’s legal name is entered exactly how it appears on the ASIC Registers website.
• The applicant’s Australian Business Number (ABN) is correctly entered and matches the legal name.
• If you do not have an ABN, you will need to submit a completed Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Statement by Supplier Form with your application, if you haven’t provided your ABN or Statement of Supplier, ORSR are required to deduct withholding tax at the top marginal personal income tax rate. Download the Statement by Supplier form from the ATO website.
• Check that all the questions have been answered and all essential documentation is attached.
• Press submit once you have completed the application. Upon request, amendments can be made prior to the closing date upon request.

Ensure you follow the helpful hints on each question within the application form as well as the following tips:

• Keep responses to the questions clear and concise. Go to the SmartyGrants Answers Bank if you need some ideas about how to frame your response.
• Prioritise writing to ensure the most critical information is in a prominent position.
• Use dot point writing where possible.
• Assume the reader is not familiar with your project.
• Directly reference additional documents within the application.
• Accurately label attached files and avoid use of acronyms.
• Collate documents into singular files where possible eg attach one collection of photos in one file rather than uploading multiple individual photos.
• Attachments should be pdf format where possible.