Local fishing clubs and associations have the chance to reel in funding grants to help improve their facilities and attract new members.
Outdoor Recreation Minister Steve Dimopoulos this week announced that applications for the 2025/26 round of the Stronger Fishing Clubs Grant Program are now open and urged clubs to apply for their share in up to $600,000.
The funding can be used in a variety of ways, from clubroom and facility improvements to providing fishing tuition for multicultural groups, women and First Nations people, as well as open days, training, events and running guest speaker nights to share skills and attract new members.
In the most recent round, 32 clubs and associations netted grants of up to $10,000, made possible through the $96 million Go Fishing and Boating Victoria plan.
“Fishing gets people outdoors and helps build stronger connections in the community. We want to encourage more Victorians to fish more often” Mr Dimopoulos said in announcing this year’s grant program.
“We encourage fishing clubs to consider applying for a grant, to help attract new members and share the many memorable experiences fishing can offer within their communities.”
Applications for the grants are open until Sunday, 30 November.
To learn more and to apply, visit: vfa.vic.gov.au/strongerfishingclubs
