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FOR THE LOVE OF COMMUNITY TENNIS

NSW
ATP CUP
TENNIS
LEGACY
FUND            GUIDELINES 2020
                Categories 2 and 3 - Round 1 (2020)
NSW ATP CUP TENNIS LEGACY FUND - FOR THE LOVE OF COMMUNITY TENNIS - GUIDELINES 2020
CONTENTS
NSW ACTING MINISTER FOR SPORT AND
TENNIS NSW CEO INTRODUCTION3
ABOUT THE NSW ATP CUP TENNIS LEGACY FUND 				           4
GUIDELINES CATEGORY 2 – FACILITY DEVELOPMENT OR UPGRADE6
GUIDELINES CATEGORY 3 – PARTICIPATION INITIATIVES10
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CATEGORIES 2 AND 314
ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATIONS FOR CATEGORIES 2 AND 3      15
NOTIFICATION OF OUTCOMES                               16
REPORTING                                              16
APPENDIX19

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    NSW ATP Cup
            Cup Tennis
                Tennis Legacy
                       Legacy Fund
                              Fund -- Guidelines
                                      Guidelines
NSW ATP CUP TENNIS LEGACY FUND - FOR THE LOVE OF COMMUNITY TENNIS - GUIDELINES 2020
NSW ACTING MINISTER FOR SPORT
AND TENNIS NSW CEO INTRODUCTION
We hosted a brilliant inaugural ATP Cup           The inaugural ATP Cup captured the imagination
in 2020 and now the NSW Government is             of tennis fans across the world and Tennis NSW
proud to announce the opening of                  wishes to thank the NSW Government for
applications for the NSW ATP Cup Tennis           sharing our vision to bring this event and the
Legacy Fund.                                      world’s best players to NSW.
In partnership with Tennis NSW, the Fund will     Whilst bringing these players to Sydney, both
focus on improving facilities and participation   Tennis NSW and the NSW Government have
opportunities for community tennis, with up       created the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund, to
to $300,000 available across two categories       help our tennis community share in the benefits of
in the opening round.                             that investment and create lasting legacies in our
This funding comes in addition to the NSW         tennis clubs and venues across the State.
Government’s $50.5 million upgrade of the         Over the next 3 years, Tennis NSW, Tennis Australia
Ken Rosewall Arena at Sydney Olympic Park         and the NSW Government will make over $5 million
which will attract the world’s best players to    available to invest in community infrastructure and
Australia for the ATP Cup and other major         participation programs that deliver a great legacy
sporting and cultural events.                     for our sport and communities.
I encourage all tennis clubs, associations and    We’re excited to launch this opening round
local councils across the State to put in their   of funding and look forward to seeing a great
applications for projects that will deliver a     number of quality applications submitted.
great legacy for local communities.               Please note the timeframes, key criteria and
                                                  essential information in preparation for your
The Hon. Geoff Lee MP                             application. If your project is not yet ready to
Acting Minister for Sport                         submit, then do watch out and plan for future
                                                  funding rounds.
                                                  Thank you again for all you do for our sport
                                                  and we look forward to seeing this program
                                                  come to life in the weeks and months ahead.

                                                  Lawrence Robertson
                                                  Tennis NSW CEO

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ABOUT THE NSW ATP CUP
       TENNIS LEGACY FUND
       The Fund, is an initiative established by                    N
                                                                      ote: Affiliated bodies or deliverers
       Tennis NSW and the NSW Government,                            could include tennis coaching businesses
       as a result of securing the ATP Cup Group                     conducted by accredited coaches, court
       and Finals matches in Sydney from 2020.                       operators and facility owners or managers
       The NSW Government is investing                               that conduct tennis-related activities
       $1.2 million into the Fund with $1.2 million                  in NSW, commercially or otherwise.
       matched funds from Tennis NSW.                                Private operators or coaches who are
                                                                     not affiliated can partner with an eligible
       Tennis NSW is committed to providing                          organisation if they wish to apply.
       additional funds to support the Tennis
                                                                 Categories 1 & 4 will be administered by
       NSW strategy that will increase the total
                                                                 Tennis NSW and separate information
       overall funding available to over $5m.
                                                                 relating to these categories will be made
       The Fund will provide assistance to:                      available later in 2020.
       •         Incorporated tennis clubs and associations     Categories 2 & 3 are being administered by
                  that are affiliated with Tennis NSW            Office of Sport and funding over three years
       •          Local Councils in NSW                          from 2020/21 to 2022/23 is available.
       •          Other bodies or deliverers that are located
                   in NSW and affiliated with, recognised
                   and/or sanctioned by Tennis NSW

     Projects and programs that best demonstrate the ability to achieve the strategic objectives
     of the Fund will be prioritised for investment.

                            +
    CATEGORIES

                                                The first round of applications for Categories 2 and 3
                                                will open on Thursday 27 August 2020 and close at 5.00pm
                                                on Tuesday 29th September 2020. Applications can be
                                                submitted through the Office of Sport Grants Portal at
                                                www.sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/nsw-atp-cup-tennis-legacy-fund.
                   ROUND 1 (2020)

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The Fund includes four funding categories, supporting a range of
infrastructure development, facility development and participation initiatives:
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES                                       ELIGIBILITY                           PROCESS
                                                         • L
                                                            ocal Councils or landowners       Category 1 will be through
                     MAJOR                                 within NSW for a new venue, or      an Invited Expression
                     INFRASTRUCTURE                        on behalf of an existing venue.     of Interest (EOI) and
                                                                                               Business Case submission
                     DEVELOPMENT                         • O
                                                            ther entities which have an
                                                                                               to Tennis NSW.
                                                           interest in the project (and
                     for significant infrastructure        are in partnership with the         Separate Guidelines will
                     projects to develop new or            landowner) may be considered        be made available later
    MORE THAN
                     upgraded key hubs with strategic
        4MIL
                                                           as the applicant where              in 2020.
    $                alignment, with the total funding     appropriate.
                     available over three years.

                                                         • Incorporated tennis clubs and       Categories 2 and 3 are
                     FACILITY                               associations that are affiliated    open for applications,
                                                                                                through a grants process,
                     DEVELOPMENT                            with Tennis NSW,
                                                                                                as per the eligibility criteria
                     OR UPGRADE                          • Local Council in NSW.
                                                                                                outlined in the Guidelines.
                     over three years for small to       • O
                                                            ther bodies or deliverers
                                                                                                There will be one funding
                     medium facility development           that are located in NSW and
                                                                                                round per year for 2020,
    A TOTAL OF       or upgrade projects that will         affiliated with, recognised and/
                                                                                                2021 and 2022.
    $
        600,000      increase participation, with          or sanctioned by Tennis NSW.
                     $200,000 available per year.

                     PARTICIPATION
                     INITIATIVES
                     over three years to increase
                     the types of opportunities to
                     participate in tennis through
    A TOTAL OF       delivery of a specific new or
    $
        300,000      existing program, from social
                     to competitive levels, with
                     $100,000 available per year.

                                                         • Initiatives related to this        Category 4 is a Tennis NSW
                     FURTHER                                category will be recognised        managed category and not
                     PARTICIPATION                          periodically as applicable.        open to application.
                     INITIATIVES
                     for the development of
    MORE THAN        targeted programs aligned
    $
        300,000      to participation growth which
                     are managed by Tennis NSW.

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GUIDELINES                                       Key dates
     CATEGORY                                      - Round 1 (2020)
                                                   Fund opens: Thursday 27 August 2020
     –F
       ACILITY DEVELOPMENT
                                                   Applications closing date:
      OR UPGRADE                                   5.00pm on Tuesday 29th September 2020
    Program Objective: small to medium             Projects commence: No later than June 2021
    facility development or upgrades that
    demonstrate how outcomes will                  Projects must be completed by: 30 June 2022
    increase participation.

Funding criteria                                   Eligibility criteria
                                                   To be eligible for this grant program,
           otal funding available for
          T                                        applicants must be:
          Category 2 in 2020: $200,000             • NSW based incorporated tennis clubs and
                                                      associations that are affiliated with Tennis NSW
          The Fund may support up to
                                                   • Local Councils in NSW
           25% of the net project cost             • Other bodies or deliverers that are located
                                                      in NSW and affiliated with, recognised and/or
          Maximum funding amount                      sanctioned by Tennis NSW
          available is: $50,000 excl. GST              Note: Affiliated bodies or deliverers
                                                        could include tennis coaching businesses
          Minimum amount available is:                  conducted by accredited coaches, court
          $10,000 excl. GST                             operators and facility owners or managers
                                                        that conduct tennis-related activities in
                                                        NSW, whether commercially or otherwise.
• A pplicant has secured contributions or
   secured in-principle commitments for the        Private operators, organisations or coaches who
   remaining 75% (or greater) of the total         are not affiliated, recognised and/or sanctioned
   project cost. NB Supplier discounts should      can partner with an eligible organisation if they
   not be included in the budget as an             wish to apply.
   applicant contribution                          Applicants that are not eligible include:
• Applicants are only eligible for one grant      • Individuals, groups of individuals and
   per funding round                                  unincorporated organisations
• Organisations may only receive State            • Incorporated not-for-profit organisations that
   Government funding once for the same               are not affiliated with Tennis NSW
   project or same component of a project from     • Government departments and agencies
   this program, or any other State Government
                                                   • Educational institutions including schools and
   funded grant program i.e. projects will be
                                                      their Parents and Citizens Associations (P&Cs),
   ineligible if any portion of the project as
                                                      TAFE Colleges and child care centres
   described in the application is being funded
   by another state government grant program       • Local Government Committees
                                                   • State Sporting Organisations and State
• Funding may be approved for a lesser amount
                                                      Sporting Organisations for People with
   than requested. Should a lesser amount be
                                                      a Disability
   approved, adjustments to the project scope
   may be negotiated during the contract phase     • National Sporting Organisations
                                                   • Regional Academies of Sport
                                                   • Sporting Zones or Organisations not based
                                                      at a specific location within NSW
                                                   • Cultural Community groups
                                                   • PCYCs / YMCAs / Scouts

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Eligible projects                                  Project examples
Facility Development or Upgrade                    Examples of Facility Development or Upgrade
- To deliver upgraded facilities that improve      grant funding may include projects at tennis
the participation experience or deliver more       clubs and facilities that:
participation opportunities:                       • Support increased participation through
• Upgrade or development to increase                 Facility Renewal or Upgrade e.g. court upgrade
   the number of people who can participate           (e.g. court resurface, court conversion,
• Upgrade or development that increase the type      court expansion, court regeneration), new
   of tennis activities that can be delivered         or replacement fencing, hardware and
                                                      infrastructure works associated with installation
• Upgrade or development that enhance
                                                      of an electronic booking solution
   venue sustainability
                                                   • Support increased participation or
• Facility development that addresses
                                                      environmental sustainability through Lighting
   barriers to participation
                                                      Development e.g. LED lighting
                                                      and safety lighting, water savings measures
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• S upport increased participation by providing
   ancillary facilities at established facilities e.g.
                                                         Ineligible project types:
   fixed sun protection shelters                         • P rojects that are not primarily used
• Support increased participation through the              for tennis activities
   construction of new facilities e.g. building,         • General maintenance or repair for normal wear
   expanding and/or upgrading clubhouse and                 and tear, e.g. painting, running costs (considered
   amenities (e.g. roofing, shading, viewing area,          maintenance work)
   change rooms, toilets), new courts / new              • Retrospective funding requests, where projects
   Hot Shots courts, venue accessibility (e.g.              have commenced construction or have already
   walkway, ramps, off-court lighting)                      been completed
• Improve access for disadvantaged                      • Projects that will not be completed by the
   groups such as people with a disability                  specified timeframes for each funding Category
   e.g. access pathway
Applications for other projects that meet the            What will not be funded
objectives of the program are encouraged.
                                                         •   Purchase or lease of land or buildings
Applications for all project types must clearly
                                                         •   Rent or associated occupancy payments
demonstrate an identified need for the project
and articulate how the project outcomes will             •    Food, drink, catering or hospitality
be achieved.                                             •     Prize money, trophies/awards
                                                         •      Staff wages (not including direct delivery
                                                                 wages for program delivery)
                                                         •       Administration costs
                                                         •        Project administration costs
                                                         •        Costs incurred in securing
                                                                   Development Approval
                                                         •         Insurance (public liability, general liability, etc.)
                                                         •          Projects that have already commenced
                                                                     or been completed
                                                         •           Projects for the construction/upgrade
                                                                      of roads, carparks or playgrounds
                                                         •            Purchase of vehicles
                                                         •            Purchase of office equipment (e.g. office
                                                                       furniture, printers, photocopiers etc.)
                                                         •             Facility development projects that have not
                                                                        received development approval (DA) from the
                                                                        relevant Council or cannot demonstrate that
                                                                        such approval is not required.

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Essential information                                Supporting documents
All projects must provide evidence that:             o Landowner’s consent to do the project
P The Project has current development                 DA determination if a development approval
                                                     o 
    application consent from Council or written        is required; OR a letter from Council to confirm
    documentation advising a DA is not required        that a DA is not required
P Landowner’s consent has been obtained               At least one quote or report prepared by
                                                     o 
P A pplicant has the required contributions           a quantity surveyor to substantiate the
    evidenced through funding commitment               expenditure in the project budget
    letters from sponsors/ local Council               Evidence confirming 75% (or greater) of
                                                     o 
    and confirmation of allocated/available funds      the total project cost in secured funding
P A pplicant has secured, or can demonstrate          contributions and/or secured in-principle
    appropriate tenure of the site via lease or        funding commitment (e.g. letter of
    licence agreement. Tennis NSW can provide          commitment from funding partners)
    support with best practice leasing and             Security of tenure (if applicable)
                                                     o 
    licensing for council owned tennis facilities
                                                       Concept plan (for new clubhouse
                                                     o 
P F acility design aligns with Tennis Australia’s      related construction or additional courts)
    Facility Infrastructure Guidelines
    (where relevant)
P P roject can commence at the earliest
                                                     Evaluation and reporting
    practicable time but no later than June 2021     At the completion of a project, and
P A pplicant has demonstrated the capacity          as required by the funding agreement.
    to deliver the project (directly or through      Facility Development projects must
    their partners)                                  provide before and after photographs
                                                     of the project site.
                                                     A financial acquittal and project report will
                                                     be required within 60 days of the completion
                                                     of the project.

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GUIDELINES                                                 Key dates
   CATEGORY                                                - Round 1 (2020)
                                                           Fund opens: Thursday 27 August 2020
   –P
     ARTICIPATION                                         Applications closing date:
    INITIATIVES                                            5.00pm on Tuesday 29th September 2020
   Program Objective: To increase the                      Projects commence:
   types of opportunities to participate                   No later than June 2021
   in tennis through delivery of a specific
                                                           Projects must be completed by:
   new or existing program, from social to
                                                           30 June 2022
   competitive levels.

Funding criteria                                      Eligibility criteria
                                                      To be eligible for this grant program,
          Total funding for Category 3 in
                                                      applicants must be:
          2020: $100,000                              • NSW based incorporated tennis clubs and
                                                         associations that are affiliated with Tennis NSW
          The Fund may support up to
                                                      • Local Councils in NSW
           50% of the net project cost                • Other bodies or deliverers that are located in
          Maximum funding amount                         NSW and affiliated with, recognised and/or
                                                         sanctioned by Tennis NSW
          available is: $10,000 excl. GST
                                                       N  ote: Affiliated bodies or deliverers
          Minimum amount available is:                    could include tennis coaching businesses
                                                          conducted by accredited coaches, court
          $1,000 excl. GST                                operators and facility owners or managers
                                                          that conduct tennis-related activities in NSW,
• Applicant has secured contributions or                 whether commercially or otherwise.
   secured in-principle commitments for the               Private operators, organisations or coaches
   remaining 50% (or greater) of the total project        who are not affiliated, recognised and/
   cost. Applicants are only eligible for one grant       or sanctioned can partner with an eligible
   per funding round. NB Supplier discounts               organisation if they wish to apply.
   should not be included in the budget as an
   applicant contribution
• Organisations may only receive State
   Government funding once for the same
   project, or same component of a project
   from this program or any other State
   Government funded grant program i.e.
   projects will be ineligible if any portion
   of the project is being funded by another
   state government grant program
• Funding may be approved for a lesser amount
   than requested. Should a lesser amount be
   approved, adjustments to the project scope
   may be negotiated during the contract phase.

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Eligible projects                                        Project examples
Participation Initiatives – To increase the              Examples of eligible participation projects that
types of opportunities to participate in tennis          increase playing opportunities and align to key
through delivery of a specific new or existing           strategies may include:
program, from social to competitive levels:              • Outreach initiatives to engage specific
• Programs that promote diversity and inclusion             groups or communities
   prioritising multicultural communities, people with   • Flexible program options that suit any
   disabilities and female participation                    fitness level and don’t require specific skills
• Programs that attract participants who have not       • Programs focused on having a fun, enjoyable
   traditionally engaged with tennis or sport, or           and social experience
   remove barriers to participate in tennis, catering
                                                         • Team-based sessions, with a mixture of learning
   for all levels of interest and ability
                                                            opportunities for youth
• Programs that address the current decline in
                                                         • Programs with technology interface to increase
   youth participation, particularly between age 9-14
                                                            user experience
• Programs that engage or re-engage lapsed
                                                         • Programs that integrate tennis with a focus on
   adult participants through more social and less
                                                            health and well-being
   competitive options
                                                         • Programs that will increase the skill level
• Programs that deliver mental health education
                                                            of players/participants
   initiatives to participants
                                                         • Costs associated with overcoming an identified
• Programs that utilise facilities at off peak times
                                                            barrier to participation in sport
• Events (including tournaments) in regional
                                                         • Mental health education initiatives conducted
   NSW that create opportunities to support
                                                            within the tennis context
   the pathway or provide new or different
   opportunities for participants.                       • Projects that improve a club’s community
                                                            presence, ability to communicate with
‘Regional’ in the context of the Fund Guidelines
                                                            members or undertake administrative
means any NSW location outside of Metropolitan
                                                            functions e.g. a club could purchase
Sydney. The list of Eligible Local Government
                                                            accounting software to assist it to manage
Areas is shown in the appendix.                             its finances or membership database
                                                         • Projects aimed at reducing barriers for
                                                            participation in Regional tournaments
                                                            and events e.g. team transport for district
                                                            competitions and tournaments, subsidised
                                                            player and official registration fees.

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Applications for other projects that meet the
objectives of the program are encouraged.
                                                           Ineligible project types:
Projects eligible to be funded for Regional                • P rojects that are not primarily focused on
Events include:                                               tennis activities
• New events in regional NSW that promote                 • Retrospective funding requests, where projects
     participation in tennis and provide a focal point        have commenced construction or have already
     for community building and engagement e.g.               been completed
     a club could host a specific event/tournament.        • Projects that will not be completed by the
     An event must be conducted on a specified day            specified timeframes for each funding Category.
     or consecutive days at a specified location.
• New events in regional NSW that primarily               What will not be funded
     involve tennis competition e.g. a sporting
                                                           • Purchase or lease of land or buildings
     event that attracts tourists and visitors
     to a region and/or hire of equipment or               • R ent or associated occupancy payments
     infrastructure to support the event.                  • Food, drink, catering or hospitality
 NB: An event does not include regular ongoing           • Staff wages (not including direct
   weekly/monthly sporting competitions/                      delivery wages for program delivery)
   activities and does not include the cost of food.       • Administration costs
   The proposed event date and location must be            • Accommodation
   included in the application. A list of eligible local
                                                           • Appearance fees, prize money and
   council areas can be found at Appendix 1.                  trophies/medals
                                                           • Presentation/celebration functions
                                                           • Entertainment
                                                           • Events that are organised for the primary
                                                              purpose of fundraising, including charity
                                                              fundraising events
                                                           • Individual scholarships/sponsorships
                                                           • Insurance (public liability, general liability, etc.)
                                                           • Projects that have already commenced
                                                              or been completed
                                                           • Purchase of vehicles
                                                           • Purchase of office equipment (e.g. office
                                                              furniture, printers, photocopiers etc.)
                                                           • Subsidy for school sporting activities
                                                              and events
                                                           • Events based in metropolitan areas

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Essential information
All projects must provide evidence that:
P Applicant has demonstrated the capacity
    to deliver the project
P A (draft) plan that demonstrates how a
    project will be delivered successfully and
    its outcomes measured
P Budget
P Identification of need for the project

Supporting documents
  Evidence confirming 50% (or greater)
o 
   of the total project cost in secured funding
   contributions and/or secured in-principle
   funding commitments
o Letters from project partners that indicate
    how they will either support
    or benefit from the project
o Quotes or cost estimates

Evaluation and reporting
At the completion of a project, and as required
by the funding agreement.
Data relating to the numbers of participants
should be collected during the delivery of the
project to allow thorough reporting.
A financial acquittal and project report will be
required within 60 days of the completion of
the project.

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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR
   CATEGORIES 2 AND 3
   Grant applications must be                    3. R
                                                     egister your organisation (only if
   submitted online via the Office                  not already registered in the online
   of Sport Grants portal                           system) – always use club generic
                                                    emails where possible
   There are six steps in the application        4. R
                                                     egister your project – always
   process:                                         use club generic emails
                                                    where possible
   1. Visit the Office of Sport website:        5. Complete the application
       www.sport.nsw.gov.au read the
       information about the grant program       6. S
                                                     ubmit the application by the
       and determine if you are eligible.           closing date/time.
       Download or print the Guidelines
   2. R
       ead the Guidelines to familiarise
      yourself with the program
      requirements and determine your
      application project type

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ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATIONS
FOR CATEGORIES 2 AND 3
STEP 1 – ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT
An initial eligibility assessment will be undertaken to determine that:
• The applicant organisation is eligible to apply and has Public Liability Insurance with a
   minimum $5 million cover.
• The application is complete, submitted by the closing date and meets program requirements
   in regard to project commencement and completion dates and amount of funds requested.
• The assessment panel reserves the right to seek further information and/or clarify details of
   the project with applicants after the closing date and before assessment.

STEP 2                  – APPLICATION ASSESSMENT
Projects will be assessed by a panel that includes representatives from the Office of
Sport, Tennis NSW, Independent person/s with requisite capabilities and expertise in
program delivery.
Assessment panels will assess each application against the following criteria:

 CRITERIA                              DETAIL                                                  WEIGHTING
                                                                                               (IF APPLICABLE)
                                       he project will deliver on one or more
                                      T
                                      of the program’s objectives:
                                      Category 2: small to medium facility development
                                      or upgrades that demonstrate how outcomes will

                                                                                                30%
                                      increase participation.
              PROGRAM                 Category 3: To increase the types of opportunities
              OBJECTIVES              to participate in tennis through delivery of a
                                      specific new or existing program, from social to
                                      competitive levels
                                      • Clearly defined project scope linked
                                         to measurable outcomes
                                      • Demonstrated alignment with key strategies
                                       he project will meet an identified need effectively:
                                      T
              PROJECT
              NEED
                                      • Current participation and usage of the venue,
                                         demonstrated demand for project need and
                                         suitability of the site
                                                                                                30%
                                       he applicant organisation demonstrates the
                                      T
              ORGANISATION

                                                                                                20%
                                      capacity and experience to deliver the project:
              CAPACITY AND            • Project plan outlining how the project
              PROJECT                    will be managed and delivered
              READINESS               • Experience, organisational and resource capacity
                                      • Stakeholder partnerships

                                       he budget is reasonable, cost effective and viable:
                                      T
                                      • Valid cost estimates
               PROJECT

                                                                                                20%
                                      • Realistic funding model
               BUDGET AND             • Awareness of project budget as part of overall
               VALUE FOR                 asset management and maintenance plan
               INVESTMENT             • The project represents value for investment or
                                         return on investment, including the leveraging of
                                         partnerships to enhance project outcomes delivered

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NOTIFICATION                                         REPORTING
OF OUTCOMES                                          At the completion of a project, and as required
                                                     by the funding agreement.
Applicants will receive a system generated email     Facility Development projects must provide
containing a PDF copy of the application when        before and after photographs of the project
submitted successfully. If you have submitted        site with recognition of NSW ATP Cup Tennis
and do not receive a confirmation email check        Legacy Fund acknowledging Tennis NSW and
your junk mail, if not received please email         NSW Government funding (as per the NSW
grantsunit@sport.nsw.gov.au to verify.               Government brand guidelines).
Un-submitted applications cannot be assessed.        Completion certificate from contractor stating
Once the recommendations have been made all          the project is 100% complete and operational.
applicants will be notified in writing and details   A financial acquittal and project report will be
of successful projects will be published on the      required within 60 days of the completion of
Office of Sport website.                             the project.
The terms and conditions of the grant must be
accepted, and the grant claimed within 28 days
of notification.
Funding may be approved for a lesser amount
than requested. This includes the removal of
ineligible project costs from the budget. Should
a lesser amount be approved, adjustments to
the project scope may be negotiated during the
contract phase.
The announcement of successful Fund recipients
will be made by the Minister for Sport
(or designated representative) with the CEO
of Tennis NSW or their delegates.

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SUMMARY OF KEY INFORMATION
      FOR ALL FUND CATEGORIES
      The following information will assist in         Project and Investment Ready
      the development of applications. Please          •   It is essential that applicants are
      note that each funding Category has                   project and investment ready
      additional specific requirements that
                                                       •    This means demonstrating
      must be considered.
                                                             organisational capacity (directly
                                                             or through their stakeholder partners)
      Stakeholder partnerships and
                                                             to administer a project, relevant
      financial contribution:                                approvals have been sought (if any),
      •     rojects should demonstrate stakeholder
           P                                                 landowner consent is secured (in the
           partnerships which can include e.g.               case of an infrastructure or facility
           Councils, Clubs and Associations,                 project), estimated costs and resources
           schools, other landowners, local business         are realistic to deliver a project,
           partnerships and community partnerships           co-contribution funding or in-kind
      •    Stakeholder partnerships can assist              funding/resource commitments has
            in forming the required funding                  been secured, and support of any
            contribution figure for each Category.           project partners.

      Strategic alignment:                             Supports sustainable and
      •     rojects should aim to possess
           P                                           impactful participation outcomes
           strong alignment with Tennis NSW            •    emonstrate and provide evidence
                                                           D
           priorities, NSW Government priorities           the funding investment in the project
           and local council strategic plans               will support sustainable and impactful
           where applicable, including but not             participation outcomes
           exclusively:                                •   One of the easiest ways to do this is
          – Tennis NSW Strategic Plan“Vision               through use of the data collected and
             2021” and Tennis Australia national            insights derived from a Tennis NSW
             priorities                                     Tennis Restart Venue Audit, captured
          – Existing Tennis NSW or Tennis                  at both local government area/regional
             Australia programs                             area and venue level.
          – Office of Sport Regional Hub Strategy
             and Regional Sports and Active
             Recreation Plans
                                                           ENGAGE WITH YOUR TENNIS
          – Office of Sport Greater Sydney
                                                           NSW LOCAL CLUB DEVELOPMENT
             Sport Facility Plans
                                                           OFFICER TO DISCUSS PROJECT
        – Local Government recreation plans
                                                           READINESS, SUSTAINABLE VENUE
      Category 1 projects will also be
      required to possess alignment with                   MANAGEMENT AND ENSURE
      Tennis NSW’s State Venues Strategy,                  PLANNING ALIGNMENT.
      due to be published later in 2020.

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APPENDIX 1
ELIGIBLE LOCAL COUNCIL AREAS FOR REGIONAL EVENTS
Albury City Council                 Goulburn Mulwaree Council      Narrandera Shire Council
Armidale Regional Council           Greater Hume Shire Council     Narromine Shire Council
Ballina Shire Council               Griffith City Council          Newcastle City Council
Balranald Shire Council             Cootamundra-Gundagai           Oberon Council
Bathurst Regional Council           Regional Council               Orange City Council
Bega Valley Shire Council           Gunnedah Shire Council         Parkes Shire Council
Bellingen Shire Council             Gwydir Shire Council           Port Stephens Council
Berrigan Shire Council              Port Macquarie-Hastings        Queanbeyan-Palerang
                                    Council                        Regional Council
Bland Shire Council
                                    Hay Shire Council              Richmond Valley Council
Blayney Shire Council
                                    Hilltops Council               Shellharbour City Council
Bogan Shire Council
                                    Inverell Shire Council         Shoalhaven City Council
Bourke Shire Council
                                    Junee Shire Council            Singleton Council
Brewarrina Shire Council
                                    Kempsey Shire Council          Snowy Monaro Regional
Broken Hill City Council
                                    The Council of the             Council
Byron Shire Council                 Municipality                   Snowy Valleys Council
Cabonne Council                     of Kiama
                                                                   Tamworth Regional Council
Carrathool Shire Council            Kyogle Council
                                                                   Temora Shire Council
Central Coast Council               Lachlan Shire Council
                                                                   Tenterfield Shire Council
Central Darling Shire Council       Lake Macquarie City Council
                                                                   Tweed Shire Council
Cessnock City Council               Leeton Shire Council
                                                                   Upper Hunter Shire Council
Clarence Valley Council             Lismore City Council
                                                                   Upper Lachlan Shire Council
Cobar Shire Council                 City of Lithgow Council
                                                                   Uralla Shire Council
Coffs Harbour City Council          Liverpool Plains Shire
                                    Council                        Wagga Wagga City Council
Coolamon Shire Council
                                    Lockhart Shire Council         Walcha Council
Coonamble Shire Council
                                    Maitland City Council          Walgett Shire Council
Cowra Shire Council
                                    Mid-Coast Council              Warren Shire Council
Dubbo Regional Council
                                    Mid-Western Regional           Warrumbungle Shire Council
Dungog Shire Council
                                    Council                        Weddin Shire Council
Edward River Council
                                    Moree Plains Shire Council     Wentworth Shire Council
Eurobodalla Shire Council
                                    Murray River Council           Wingecarribee Shire Council
Federation Council
                                    Murrumbidgee Council           Wollongong City Council
Forbes Shire Council
                                    Muswellbrook Shire Council     Yass Valley Council
Gilgandra Shire Council
                                    Nambucca Valley Council
Glen Innes Severn Council
                                    Narrabri Shire Council

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