The Allan Labor Government is backing Western Victorian sporting clubs to break down barriers to participation and get more community members involved in local sport.
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the 4 successful recipients from Western Victoria of the Sporting Club Grants Program.
The latest round of the program is providing more than 400 grants to clubs right across the state.
The Sporting Club Grants Program provides grants to clubs for uniforms and equipment that improve accessibility and engagement, projects that strengthen volunteering and officiating, new sport or recreation programs to inspire more people to get involved, and support for athlete travel to competitions.
Colac Otway Rovers AFC will receive $1,000 to purchase new away kits and soccer balls for their junior teams. Heytesbury Princetown Storm Cricket Club will also be awarded $1,000, which will be used to acquire new playing balls for both their junior and senior teams.
Meanwhile, Derrinallum Yacht & Power Boat Club will utilize their $1,000 grant to buy life jackets. Corangamite Hockey Club will receive $960 to support their Ladies Dressed to Win program.
In this round, the program is also investing in local athletes to help them represent Victoria on the world stage. The Australian Deaf Sports Federation received $3,000 for the travel and accommodation costs of four Victorian athletes representing Australia at the 2024 World Deaf Golf Championships in August.
Since 2015 the Sporting Club Grants Program has invested more than $16.7 million to support thousands of community sport and recreation clubs across the state, helping grow grassroots sport and recreation and ensuring clubs have the skills and resources they need to succeed.
For more information on the grants and a full list of recipients visit sport.vic.gov.au.
Quotes attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney
“Sports play a vital role in our community, fostering teamwork, discipline, and resilience. The grants announced today will support a wide range of sports programs, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or ability, has the chance to participate and excel.”
“From new team uniforms to coaching programs, the Sporting Club Grants Program is giving sports clubs in Western Victoria the resources they need to encourage everyone to get involved in grassroots sport.”
“I congratulate our latest batch of grant recipients, and look forward to seeing a new generation of local champions get their chance to take their sport to the next level”
Quote attributable to Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence
“We’re backing more clubs, volunteers and athletes across Victoria with grants to help them grow participation and serve their community in a way that matters to locals.”
