Community
28 February, 2024
Sporting grants
THREE local clubs have received funding under the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program.
Cobden and District Tennis Association, Cobden Rotary Club and Simpson Cricket Club were among 560 recipients to share in more than $694,000 in the latest round of the program.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence announced the latest recipients last week.
In this round, the program focus was on supporting, celebrating and building the capacity of sports volunteers in vital roles - from administration to coaching and umpiring.
The program provides up to $1000 for uniforms, equipment and resources which improve accessibility and engagement, up to $2000 for projects to strengthen volunteering and officiating, up to $4000 to deliver a new sport or recreation program and up to $750 to support athlete travel.
Since 2015, the Sporting Club Grants Program has injected more than $16 million in support to thousands of community sport and recreation clubs across the state.
Ms Spence said clubs, coaches, officials and volunteers were integral to community sport and “it just wouldn’t happen without them”.
“That’s why we’re backing more clubs with help to purchase uniforms and equipment, and investing in their future through training and development,” she said.
“This is about helping to boost memberships, supporting volunteers and getting behind grassroots sport, which is a vital part of local communities.”
A new round of the Sporting Club Grants Program is also set to open in the coming weeks.
For more information on the grants and a full list of recipients visit sport.vic.gov.au.