New sports uniforms, playing equipment and skills training are among the items your club can receive through the Victorian Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program.
Divided into three funding categories, sporting clubs can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to improve the capacity and accessibility of Victorian clubs and other community sport and recreation organisations.
Funding can contribute to assist with the purchase of uniforms and sporting equipment, provide training for coaches, officials and administration staff as well as improve the operational effectiveness of clubs through strategic planning and recreation opportunities.
Please see below for the list of categories available:
Category 1: Uniforms or Equipment
- Grants up to $1000 to purchase uniforms or other equipment essential for participation.
Category 2: Skill Development
- Grants up to $2000 to improve the skills of club members by providing training for coaches, officials, administration staff and management committees.
Category 3: Club Operational Capacity
- Grants up to $5000 to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of clubs through strategic planning or, to increase community participation through accessible sport and active recreation opportunities.
Applications for funding open on January 21 and close on March 3.
Clubs are encouraged to seek to access grants by contacting their local Sport and Recreation Victoria regional contact to discuss projects under Category 2 and 3.
- Eastern Metro, North West Metro and Southern Metro region please contact Laura Armstrong, 03 9096 9856.
- Barwon South Western region, please contact John O’Brien, 03 5226 4928.
- Gippsland region, please contact Michael Meyer, 03 5177 2548.
- Grampians region, please contact Michelle Anderson, 03 53336413
- Hume region, please contact Mandy Nelson, 03 5722 0667
- Loddon Mallee region, please contact Jesse Sherwood, 03 5434 5549
To apply for the Sporting Club Grants Program or for further information, please CLICK HERE…