Grassroots sports and active recreation clubs and organisations across Melton are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise.
Member for Melton Steve McGhie announced applications had opened for the state governments latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program on Thursday, February 16.
The program provides payments of up to $1,000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $2,000 for training coaches, officials and volunteers and up to $5,000 to improve club operational
effectiveness.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence said the program is about helping clubs “get back in the game” so more Victorians can “join in the fun and tap into all the sport and career pathways that grassroots community sport offers.”
The government said the Sporting Club Grants has invested more than $15.5 million across thousands grants throughout the state since 2015.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said he encourages all Melton clubs to “grasp this opportunity and apply”.
“The Sporting Club Grants Program is giving grassroots sports clubs in Melton 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,” he said.
Clubs and organisations in Melton are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Details: sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding
