Grants of up to $5000 for grassroots clubs to improve the skills and knowledge of volunteers, coaches and officials – helping clubs across the state to empower and enhance the experience of volunteers are now available to help break down participation barriers and get more people involved in community sport.
Grants of up to $4000 are also up for grabs to help clubs delivering a new sport or active recreation program.
Clubs can also apply for grants of up to $1000 to purchase uniforms and equipment, and $750 travel grants are available to help clubs participate in competitions away from home.
The program is backed by the Regional Community Sport Development Fund that is delivering infrastructure upgrades and other programs including the Regional Community Sport Infrastructure Fund to help more regional Victorians get active and be part of their local sporting club.
Community Sport Minister Ros Spence said “Sport clubs are the lifeblood of our communities and the volunteers play a critical role – this program supports clubs to thrive and grow and get more people in the community playing an active part in local sport.
“We’re ramping up our efforts to back more grassroots clubs to they have the equipment, skills, facilities and funding they need to thrive into the future.”
Applications close October 7. For more information and to apply for Sporting Club Grants Program visit sport.vic.gov.au.
