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Grant Programs
In reply to various members. (Estimates Committee A)
The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised:
Department for Infrastructure and Transport
The below table details for each grant program and fund the 2019-20 actual expenditure and budgeted expenditure in the forward estimates:
| Grant/Fund | Purpose | 2019-20Actual$'000 | 2020-21Budget$'000 | 2021-22Budget$'000 | 2022-23Budget$'000 | 2023-24Budget$'000 |
| Black Spot Program (Operating) | State and Federal | 2,009 | 5,463 | 1,646 | 1,716 | 1,934 |
| Boating Safety—SABFAC | To establish and improve recreational boating facilities in South Australia's coastal and inland waters. | 2,930 | 2,152 | 2,181 | 1,217 | 1,247 |
| Future Mobility Fund | Driverless vehicles | 1,780 | 2,029 | — | — | — |
| Kangaroo Island Maintenance Project | Upgrade of Local Unsealed Roads on Kangaroo Island | 1,722 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,050 |
| Centre for Automotive Research (CASR) | Funding provided by DIT and the Motor Accident Commission for continuing operation of CASR within the University of Adelaide. | 1,522 | 932 | 955 | 979 | 1,003 |
| National Transport Commission (NTC) | To contribute to the national road, rail and intermodal transport reform agenda | 509 | 643 | 627 | 631 | 647 |
| Mount Gambier Airport Upgrade | Redevelopment of Mount Gambier Regional Airport | 3,632 | 404 | - | - | — |
| The Parade/George Street, Norwood | Scramble crossing | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Austral Asia Railway Corporation (AARC) | Grant for the operation of the Corporation | 150 | 185 | 190 | 195 | 200 |
| Way2Go | Way2Go is an innovative program to get more students safely walking, riding and using public transport for school travel. Way2Go provides schools and councils with resources, strategies and ideas to make school travel safer, greener and more active | 324 | 145 | 148 | 151 | 154 |
| MAC Local Government Initiatives | MAC Road Safety Fund—The Corporation of the City of Whyalla | 307 | 119 | — | — | — |
| KESAB | Road Watch Program | 85 | 85 | 87 | 89 | 91 |
| Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program (RAUP) | State Government co-funding – round 7 | 539 | 61 | - | - | — |
| Local Government Association Aviation Payment | Contribution to the LGALMS Aerodrome Risk Management Programme | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| Bridges Renewal Program | Bridges Renewal program | 1,143 | - | - | - | - |
| Greenways and Bicycle Boulevard Program | Bicycle Boulevard improvements | 148 | 202 | - | - | - |
| Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Programme | Australian Government initiative to fund infrastructure projects that improve the productivity and safety outcomes of heavy vehicle operations across Australia. | 1,229 | - | - | - | - |
| State Bicycle Fund | To assist with the building and maintenance of bicycle and Active Transport Infrastructure – bike paths, ramps, 'cut throughs', road crossings, bike parking, signs etc. | 250 | 779 | - | - | - |
| Sealing a portion of Lyndoch Road | Funding agreement with Light Regional Council | 500 | - | - | - | - |
| Supporting Regional Aviation Initiative | Supports priority infrastructure upgrades at regional airports. | 10 | - | - | - | - |
| Building Better Regions Fund | Supports the commitment to create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future. | 66 | - | - | - | - |
| Circular Economy Market development grant | Grants for councils, not-for-profit organisations, research institutes and businesses that produce, manufacture, sell or promote South Australian recycled materials and recycled-content products. | 11 | - | - | - | - |
| SA Freight Council | Promote the welfare and development of the freight industry in South Australia | 167 | 180 | 170 | 160 | - |
| Land Use Planning | Coordinate a community response to a range of planning, infrastructure and transport initiatives. | 10 | - | - | - | - |
| Administrative Grant to active Community Road Safety Groups (CRSG) | All active Community Road Safety Groups are insured by DIT for Public Liability and Accident and Health Insurance. These active Community Road Safety Groups are eligible to invoice for a $500 Administration Grant. | 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Rural City of Murray Bridge | Financial Grant Agreement—Land Purchase | 270 | - | - | - | - |
| Pichi Richi Railway Station | Upgrade level crossing at Quorn from passive to active | 652 | - | - | - | - |
| Watervale Community Association | Building a new community multipurpose facility at the Watervale Soldiers Memorial Recreation Ground | 122 | - | - | - | - |
| Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources | Contribution to Heavy Vehicles Emission Reduction Analysis | 27 | - | - | - | - |
| TAFE SA | Debra Summers Scholarship Award—Commercial Cookery | 10 | - | - | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox Community | An extension to an existing building to accommodate ethnic school and community use | 200 | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 19,000 | 15,820 | 8,108 | 7,244 | 7,435 |
*Note that these budgets are subject to change during normal budget processes throughout the year and represent operating related expenditure only.
Contractual commitments as at 30 June 2020 are as below:
| Contractual commitments made at 30 June 2020: | 2020/21$000 |
| Boating Safety Unit – SABFAC: | |
| City of Salisbury | 630 |
| Yorke Peninsula Council | 330 |
| Renmark Paringa Council | 125 |
| District Council of Loxton Waikerie | 195 |
| Future Mobility Fund: | |
| Ezymile Pty Ltd | 335 |
| Australian Transit Enterprises Pty Ltd | 925 |
| Total | 2,540 |
Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
(a), (b) and (d) Table 1 provides the allocation of grant program/funds for 2019-20 and across the forward estimates for the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR). ORSR controlled grant programs are funded year-on-year by appropriation, the program/fund does not have a running balance. ORSR administered funds have the following balances as at 30 June 2020:
Recreation and Sport Fund, $1.5 million
Sport and Recreation Fund, $3.3 million
Grants paid are funded either via an appropriation or revenue received specifically for the purpose of providing the grant. These revenues form part of the approved annual budget. Carryovers comprised $0.85m from the Sports Vouchers program in 2019-20 to the Active Club Program in 2020-21.
Refer to Table 2.
TABLE 1: Grant Programs and Funds:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2019-20 Actual $000 | 2020-21 Budget $000 | 2021-22 Budget $000 | 2022-23 Budget $000 | 2023-24 Budget $000 | |
| Controlled | |||||||
| Racing Industry Fund | Provides assistance for a variety of purposes to the racing industry in South Australia. Grants are approved by the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Treasurer, Premier, Cabinet or State Budget, where there is no public call for applications. | 3,523 | 3,900 | 4,100 | 4,200 | - | |
| Grassroots Football, Cricket, and Netball Facility Program / Grassroots Sporting Facilities Program*Note expanded to other sports | To assist eligible organisations to develop core infrastructure that directly impacts participation through the development of good quality, well designed and utilised facilities. | 11,000 | 15,000 | 10,000* | - | - | |
| Regional and Districts Facilities Program | Provides assistance to eligible applicants to create regionally significant sport and active recreation precincts by developing sporting infrastructure. | - | 5,000 | 5,000 | - | - | |
| Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program | Provides assistance to eligible organisations to plan, establish or improve sport and active recreation facilities. | 3,628 | 4,328 | 4,344 | 4,435 | 4,491 | |
| Active Club Program | Provides assistance to active recreation and sport clubs with minor facilities, and programs and equipment. | 3,150 | 2,495 | 1,670 | 1,696 | 1,722 | |
| Sport and Recreation Sustainability Program | Provides assistance for the leadership, policies and services provided by South Australian state sport and active recreation organisations and industry representative bodies. | 2,752 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 3,257 | 3,338 | |
| Sport and Recreation Development and Inclusion Program | Provides assistance to eligible organisations to develop and implement projects that will grow the sport or activity, improve services or address barriers to inclusion. | 2,941 | 3,018 | 3,030 | 3,181 | 3,247 | |
| SASI Individual Athlete Program | Provides assistance to eligible elite and country athletes who are engaged in an Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games sport and event. | 148 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | |
| State Facility Fund | Provides assistance to eligible organisations to plan, establish or improve State sport facilities. | 500 | - | - | - | - | |
| VACSWIM | Provides assistance to eligible organisations to provide children aged 5 to 13 years old with opportunities to develop a range of water skills and positive experiences. | 455 | 470 | 482 | 494 | 506 | |
| Other Grants | Provides assistance for a variety of purposes to a variety of individuals or not for profit organisations that are approved by the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Treasurer, Premier, Cabinet or State Budget, where there is no public call for applications. 2020-21 includes grants related to the State Infrastructure Package. | 4,360 | 62,845 | 54 | 56 | 56 | |
| Sports Vouchers Subsidies | The program provides an opportunity for primary school aged children from Reception to Year 7 to receive up to a $100 discount on sports or dance membership or registration fees. The purpose is to increase the number of children playing organised sport or participating in dance activities by reducing cost as a barrier. | 5,805 | 8,000 | 8,200 | 8,405 | 8,615 | |
| Subsidies—Parks Community Centre | Operator Subsidy to YMCA for the operation and management of the Parks Community Centre. | 777 | 850 | 948 | 1,074 | 1,074 | |
| Subsidies—SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre | Operator Subsidy to YMCA for the operation and management of the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre | 970 | 1,155 | 1,184 | 1,214 | 1,271 | |
| SANFL Payroll Tax Grant | Payroll Tax Relief Grant | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| Administered | |||||||
| Sport & Recreation Fund | The Office has responsibility for two Administered funds; both of which are created and governed by legislation. Monies in the funds are transferred to Controlled and applied to sport and recreation activities as prescribed in the relevant legislation and approved by the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing. | 4,300 | 4,500 | 4,525 | 4,551 | 4,578 | |
| Recreation and Sport Fund | - | - | - | - | - | ||
TABLE 2: GRANT COMMITMENTS
| Grant | Beneficiary/Recipient and Purpose | 2020-21 $000 | 2021-22 $000 | 2022-23 $000 | 2023-24 $000 |
| Subsidies—Parks Community Centre | Operator Subsidy to YMCA for the operation and management of the Parks Community Centre | 850 | 948 | 1,074 | - |
| Subsidies—SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre | Operator Subsidy to YMCA for the operation and management of the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre | 1,155 | - | - | - |
| SANFL Payroll Tax Relief | Payroll Tax Relief Grant | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| VACSWIM | To Enventive Incorporated for VACSWIM Management Office | 108 | - | - | - |
| Sport and Recreation Sustainability Program | Grants to 64 various grantees, with multi-year grant agreements.Provides assistance for the leadership, policies and services provided by South Australian state sport and active recreation organisations and industry representative bodies. | 2,557 | - | - | - |
| Sport and Recreation Development and Inclusion Program | Grants to 41 various grantees, with multi-year grant agreements.Provides assistance to eligible organisations to develop and implement projects that will grow the sport or activity, improve services or address barriers to inclusion. | 1,532 | - | - | - |
Note:
1. Not all grant funding is allocated to a specific grant program. Allocations are made during the financial year as a result of the finalisation of agreements between ORSR and relevant stakeholders.
2. Budgets for the forward estimates are not allocated to individual grant recipients as the majority of grants are provided / allocated to recipients during the financial year in which the grant is applied for. Budgets are subject to the annual budget process and final cabinet endorsement.