October 20th, 2023New funding opportunity opens for local sports bodies

Applications are now open for the 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – backed by up to $5 million from the Victorian Budget 2023-24.

The Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas last week announced the new funding round opportunity.

The fund helps communities plan and develop sport and recreation facilities through three funding streams by providing up to $300,000 for Community Facilities, up to $250,000 for Community Sports
Lighting, and up to $40,000 for Planning.

All Victorian councils and Alpine Resorts Victoria are eligible to apply for funds towards a range of
community sports infrastructure and active recreation developments including court lighting upgrades, skate parks, planning projects and more to benefit local clubs and communities.

The Victorian Budget 2023-24 is providing more than $213 million to deliver new and improved
community sport infrastructure and support initiatives that boost participation and inclusion in local
sports clubs and organisations.

Interested clubs were advised to contact their local council to help with the application process. For
more information or to apply online by visiting the sport.vic.gov.au site.
Member for Macedon , Mary-Anne Thomas: “Sport and active recreation are the heart and soul of Macedon. Unfortunately, many clubs and communities are struggling with run down facilities.”
“I urge councils and sporting organisations to partner and apply for projects that will make a real
difference to the lives of Victorians.”