Football Victoria is excited to share that Sport and Recreation Victoria’s 2024-25 Sporting Club Grants Program has officially opened, providing crucial funding opportunities for community sports and active recreation organisations throughout Victoria.
This program offers an excellent opportunity for grassroots clubs to gain essential resources that boost participation, encourage safe and sustainable practices, and support the growth of inclusive, vibrant local communities.
Key Dates
- Applications Opened: Friday, 6 September 2024
- Applications Close: Friday, 11 October 2024 at 4pm
- Notification of Funding Outcomes: Late December
About the Program
The Sporting Club Grants Program seeks to enable clubs to break down participation barriers, develop a skilled and supported workforce, and advance equity, diversity, and inclusivity within Victorian sports. This funding will assist clubs to:
- Acquire uniforms and necessary safety gear.
- Improve volunteer and coaching skills.
- Enhance governance and management practices.
- Increase participation among underrepresented groups.
- Develop resilient and sustainable sporting communities.
2024-25 Funding Categories
This year’s program includes four funding categories:
- On-field Uniforms or Equipment
Up to $1,000 available for playing uniforms, participation equipment, safety gear, and first-aid supplies. - Volunteers and Officials
Up to $5,000 to support projects that enhance training for volunteers, coaches, and officials, along with initiatives to retain volunteers. - Access and Engagement
Up to $1,000 for resources that improve accessibility and governance.
Up to $4,000 for planning and delivering new or adapted sport and active recreation programs. - Competitors
Up to $750 to assist individual athletes with expenses for travel, accommodation, and event registration related to representative competitions, selection trials, or training camps.
How to Apply
Qualified organisations can submit their applications via the Grants Portal. Clubs are allowed to submit up to 10 applications across the various categories.
For further information and to access the application portal, please visit the Sporting Club Grants Program website.