Grassroots sports clubs on the Surf Coast are unlocking their potential by securing grants of up to $5,000 to help with the operation of their club.
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that three clubs on the surf coast had secured grants under the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting
Club Grants Program, helping them expand their skills and strengthen their operations.
A total of $8,000 was provided to clubs on the surf coast. The successful clubs were:
– Greater Geelong Galaxy Football Inc. which will receive $5,000 to launch the Club’s website and $1,000 for new uniforms.
– Lorne Bowls Club which will receive $1,000 for new uniforms.
– Surfcoast Suns Football Netball Club which will receive $1,000 for new football uniforms.
The Sporting Club Grants Program gives clubs the chance to secure grants of up to $5000 to bolster operations and increase community participation, and $2000 to expand the skill sets of coaches or officials, for training such as first aid courses or umpires’ accreditation programs.
Grants of up to $1000 are also available for clubs to buy new team uniforms or equipment.
The program is part of the Andrews Labor Government’s work to make sport more accessible and inclusive, increase local participation, stimulate local economies, and build sustainable volunteer opportunities.
Applications for the next round of the four-year fund will open on 14 June 2016. For more information or to apply online, visit www.sport.vic.gov.au
Quotes attributable for Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria:
“Sport is such a big part of community here on the Surf Coast, with local sports and
club facilities bringing together people of all walks of life to nurture the next generation of home-grown heroes.”
“The Andrews Labor Government is working hard to make sport accessible to more people, helping builder stronger communities, stimulate local economies and create jobs.”
“I congratulate the successful applicants, and encourage clubs and state sporting
associations in Western Victoria to make the most of these new grants when applications for the next round later this year.”