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Grants of between $1,000 and up to a maximum of $5,000 are available. Up to $66,225 (GST exclusive) is Grants are only available for items or services that directly benefit the work of the volunteers or the participation in volunteer-run activities that benefit eligible cohorts (as outlined in Section 5.1 of the guidelines).
Community organisations will need to apply under one or more of the following categories to be eligible for funding in the 2025-26 Grants round.
The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) advised the Active Kids Grant round is now open with applications closing: Friday, 27 March 2026
Information about ASF Active Kids provided below:
Clubs and organisations in the Mitchell electorate can apply for the equipment and uniforms needed to get more young Australians playing sport more often.
Alex Hawke
Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation
Manager of Opposition Business in the House
MEDIA RELEASE
11 February 2026
LABOR HELD SECRET MEETING WITH NRF
Labor MPs held a secret meeting with the Albanese Labor Government’s $15 billion flagship industry fund.
The Hon Alex Hawke MP
Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation
Manager of Opposition Business in the House
Transcript
Interview with Kieran Gilbert, News Day, Sky News
9 February 2026
Topics: Liberal Party, National Party,
E&OE…
The Hon Alex Hawke MP
Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation
Manager of Opposition Business in the House
Transcript
Doorstop interview, APH
9 February 2026
Topics: Liberal Party, Newspoll
E&OE…
Journalist
Does Sussan Ley have the support of the party room?
Alex Hawke
Well, obviously she does and everybody’s saying that in the whole party room.