2019 EQ Grants & Subsidies
In 2018, through the Equestrian Queensland Sport Development Funding Programs, Equestrian Queensland (EQ) has successfully supported over 73 applications for funding which has directly benefitted over 837 riders and 171 officials across the State.
In 2019, EQ continues to support affiliated clubs and sport committees through the following programs:-
EQ Sport Development Funding Program 1
Program 1 offers $30,000 to affiliated clubs and Equestrian Queensland Sport Committees to support development and growth in Dressage, Eventing and Jumping through rider clinics and workshops.
EQ Sport Development Funding Program 2 and 3
Program 2 and 3 offers $15,000 aimed at Coaches and Officials to support development and increasing the standard of excellence in this area by providing funds directly to the individual to assist with travel expenses associated with attending EA/FEI nationally and internationally recognised Coach/Official upgrade or refresher courses within the sport
EQ Sport Development Funding Program 4
Program 4 Regional Events Judge Assistance program offers up to $400 per application 2019 to affiliated clubs and Equestrian Queensland Sport Committees to support development in Dressage, Eventing and Jumping.
EQ Sport Development Funding Program 5
Program 5 offers $25,000 to affiliated clubs and sport committees towards the cost of travel and/or accommodation for foreign technical officials (such as judges, technical delegates, course designers and stewards) to attend Queensland FEI events, especially if they run clinics for the education of officials.
There is also funding available through this program for new national events or showcase events.
EQ Sport Development Funding Program 6
In 2019, Program 6 offers $10,000 specifically to regional clubs to assist with improvements to, or maintenance of, facilities or grounds to improve rider safety and/or horse welfare. A club is considered regional if it is located in Queensland and more than 400km from the Brisbane CBD.
In addition, Equestrian Queensland provides to its Sports Committees $85,000 to contribute towards high performance, events and programs to build capacity and capability for sustained participation growth.
Equestrian Queensland continues with its advocacy role and acknowledges the contribution from the Queensland Government’s Sport and Recreation State Development Program towards supporting agreed outcomes through relevant programs within strategic priorities.
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