The Queensland Government has allocated $20 million for community sporting infrastructure ahead of the 2032 Olympics. LED lighting upgrades, court resurfacing, shade structures, accessibility improvements, end-of-life turf replacement.

Here's what most sporting clubs and local governments miss: this two-stage process filters out underprepared projects early.

Stage 1 = Your Only Opportunity

The Registration of Interest is a competitive assessment. Get shortlisted, you're invited to submit a full application. Fall short? You're eliminated. No feedback. No revision opportunity.

What Assessors Look For:

Shovel-ready projects with:

• Strategic alignment with SSO/NSO and Local Government plans (documented, not claimed)
• Complete mandatory documentation at ROI stage
• Detailed cost breakdowns (program adds 15% escalation + 5% PM automatically)
• Data-backed community need, not anecdotal preference
• Realistic 2-year delivery timelines
• Confirmed cash co-contributions (in-kind doesn't count)

Where Applications Fail:

📋 Incomplete supporting documents 💰 Underestimated co-contributions 🔧 Projects not genuinely shovel-ready 📝 Generic benefits vs measurable outcomes 🤝 Missing strategic alignment documentation

The Detail Most Miss:

Your scope is locked at ROI submission. If shortlisted, you cannot modify scope, scale, or deliverables. Getting it right the first time is the only option.

Strategic ROI Consultation

I offer one-hour consultations for clubs and councils preparing ROI submissions.

Sessions cover: ✅ Eligibility and documentation gaps ✅ Project scope aligned with priorities ✅ Mandatory documentation standards ✅ Co-contribution strategies ✅ Competitive positioning

After 17 years securing infrastructure funding across Queensland, I know what separates shortlisted applications from rejected ones.

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