September 22nd, 2024Grants up for grabs for local sporting groups

The state government is backing grassroots sporting clubs with more grants now available to help get more people involved in community sport, Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas says.

Ms Thomas in recent days issued a media statement highlighting the fact that applications are open for the Sporting Club Grants Program with grants of up to $5,000 for clubs to improve skills and knowledge of volunteers, coaches and officials. 

Grants of up to $4,000 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 $1,000 to purchase uniforms and equipment, and $750 travel grants are available to help clubs participate in competitions away from home. 

 Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas: “I encourage all our local sporting clubs across Macedon to apply.” 

Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence: “Sporting 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.”

The Sporting Club Grants Program has injected more than $17 million into thousands of community sport and recreation clubs across the state since 2015. 

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. 

Applications close 7 October 2024. For more information and to apply for Sporting Club Grants Program those interested can visit sport.vic.gov.au.