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Apply Now For Country Football Grants Says HallNationals Eastern Region MP Peter Hall is encouraging Victorian Country Football League (VCFL) affiliated leagues, clubs, umpiring groups and AFL Victorian regional structures to apply for funding By Peter Hall - 17th September 2010 - Back to News now available through the WorkSafe Victorian Country Football League.
"The VCFL Grants Program is designed to provide financial assistance to increase the promotion of football and to encourage and develop Aussie Rules footy within the VCFL jurisdiction," Mr Hall said.
Types of projects that are funded are:
· Computer purchases (maximum of $250 incl GST);
· Responsible serving of alcohol (rebate of 50% of course costs to a maximum of $50 per attendee);
· Junior Age Level 1 Coach Accreditation ($100 incl GST per attendee upon successful completion of course);
· Jumper purchase assistance (assists clubs that are changing leagues or forming new teams);
· Food handling course (rebate of 50% course costs to a maximum of $50 per attendee); and
· District Inter–League Games (maximum of $1375 per league).
Mr Hall said country football leagues and clubs were an important part of regional communities.
"There are clubs in my electorate that face financial challenges yet manage to survive due to hard work and determination," Mr Hall said. "I would encourage these clubs to look into this line of funding to make things just a little easier."
Mr Hall said country footy clubs worked hard on fundraising activities throughout the season and that these grants should go some way to assist in their day to day operations.
Applications close on Thursday 30 September 2010.
Guidelines and application forms can be obtained via the VCFL website at www.vcfl.com.au and lodged with the East VCFL Area Manager, Mr Ben O’Brien, PO BOX 1313, Dandenong VIC 3175 Ph 9791 9339 or email ben.o’brien@afivic.com.au
Media Contact: Peter Hall (03) 5174 7066 or 0427 747 066.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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