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Local sports clubs urged to apply for funding up to $4,000 from 2023-2024 Sporting Club Grants Program by 12 October 2023

Melina Bath encourages local sports clubs to apply for state government grants up to $4,000 through the 2023-2024 Sporting Club Grants Program, which covers various needs, including athlete travel. Deadline: October 12, 2023.

By news@gippsland - 22nd September 2023 - Back to News

The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath is encouraging local sports clubs to apply for a share in state government funding through the 2023-2024 Sporting Club Grants Program. Ms Bath said the grants of up to $4,000 across four categories are available to assist clubs with projects commencing from 13 October 2023.

2023-2024 Sporting Club Grants Program is up to $1,000 for gear enhancing accessibility, $2,000 for volunteering projects, $4,000 for new programs, and $750 for athlete travel

Community grants expansion

Ms Bath said, "These grants can be used for a number of purposes including purchase of uniforms and equipment, attract and build skill base within the community organisation and increase inclusiveness and diversity."

"A noteworthy change has been made to the program guidelines this year which also allows grant applications for funding for athlete travel, something that many regional participants often struggle with. I'm encouraging all our local clubs to submit an application to receive a fair share of this funding," Ms Bath said.

Funding categories

The four available funding categories include:

• Up to $1,000 is available for uniforms, equipment and resources that improve accessibility and engagement
• Up to $2,000 for projects to strengthen volunteering and officiating
• Up to $4,000 to deliver a new sport or recreation program
• Up to $750 to support athlete travel

Ms Bath said our grass roots sporting clubs are the backbone of our regional communities - they are a great way to connect, stay active and enhance wellbeing.

Supporting local sports

Ms Bath also said, "It's important for clubs to have access to funding support to encourage participation not only for athletes, coaches and volunteers who help officiate and administer competitions."

"I am more than happy to provide a letter of support for our local clubs wanting to apply for a grant and arrange a visit to discuss the clubs' specific support needs. It's my objective to see a significant proportion of the funding distributed across eastern Victoria," Ms Bath concluded.

Sporting clubs wanting to arrange a letter of support for their application can contact Ms Bath's office on 5174 7066 or at melina.bath@parliament.vic.gov.au. For more information about the Sporting Club Grants Program or to apply, visit Sport and Recreation Victoria website. Applications for round one of the Sporting Club Grants Program close 4pm, Thursday 12 October 2023 with outcomes announced in December 2023.

Pictures from Melina Bath MP Facebook page.

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