Grassroots sports and active recreation clubs and organisations across Footscray are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise.
Footscray MP Katie Hall announced applications had opened for the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program.
The program provides payments of up to $1000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $2000 for training coaches, officials and volunteers and up to $5000 to improve club operational effectiveness.
Grassroots clubs and organisations in the inner west are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Sporting Club Grants Program is part of the state government’s commitment to make community sport accessible and inclusive, stimulate local economies, build sustainable sport and recreation and volunteer
opportunities, and increase local participation.
Community Sport Minister Ros Spence said the grants will help clubs get back in the game so more people can tap into the sport and career pathways that grassroots community sports offers.
“Sport is the lifeblood of Victorian communities. That’s why we’re backing more clubs to help with uniforms and equipment, plus grants to invest in the future through training for coaches and volunteers,” she said;
Ms Hall said she encouraged all Footscray clubs to apply.
“The Sporting Club Grants Program is giving grassroots sports clubs in the inner west the support they need to come back better than ever from the recent restrictions, grow their ranks and help more people than ever play the sports they love.”
Details: sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding
