The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for new grants open now – with up to $5000 available for equipment, upskilling coaches and volunteers, and travel costs.
Applications for the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program opened today and will remain open until October 7.
The grants are separated into different categories of varying funding, including $5000 to help with training coaches and volunteers, $4000 for setting up a new sport or active recreation program, $1000 for uniforms and equipment, and $750 to help clubs get to away games and competitions.
Ms Benham said the funding could help improve outcomes for local clubs, many of which are in need of additional support.
“Our local sports clubs are providing people with a strong sense of community, belonging, and an active lifestyle, and deserve all the support they can get,” Ms Benham said.
“Additional funding makes it just a little bit easier for our sporting and recreational clubs to operate, making sure more people are playing or assisting with the sport they love.
“I encourage every club in our region, no matter the sport, to take advantage of this opportunity.”
Previous recipients of funding through the program includes several local clubs covering a variety of sports, including Demons Basketball Club, Donald Amateur Basketball Association, Mildura Bowls Club, Mildura Croquet Club, Zagreb Irymple Knights Soccer Club, Ouyen Mallee Motorcycle Club Incorporated, Mildura Football Netball Club Inc, Red Cliffs Croquet Club Inc, Mildura Roller Derby League, Mildura Swimming Club, Sunraysia District Scouts, Millewa Cricket Club, Sunraysia Hockey Association Inc, Charlton Croquet Club Inc, Woomelang Bowling Club and Wycheproof Bowls Club.
More information on how to apply can be found at: https://sport.vic.gov.au/funding/sporting-club-grants-program
