Grants
We understand that it’s hard trying to manage the costs of playing sport and running a club.
We have put together a list of grants that your club may be eligible to apply for.
Current Grants:
| Organisation | Grant Name | Category | Applications Close | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFL Western District | Junior Support Fund | Uniform, Equipment | Until exhausted | Click for details |
| Australian Sports Commission | Local Sporting Champions | Financial Assistance for Coaches, Officials and Athletes Participating in Championships | 31st March 2022 | Click for details |
| Boots for All | Boots For All | Equipment | Ongoing | Click for details |
| Budget Direct Sponsorship | Budget Direct | Participation, equipment | Ongoing | Click for details |
| Corangamite Shire Council | Quick Response Grant | Projects, Equipment, or Other Operational Costs | Ongoing | Click for details |
| Golf Australia | Victorian Golf Foundation | Golf – programs, participation, inclusion, events | Ongoing | Click for details |
| Project Defib | Project Defib Grants | Defib Subsidy | Ongoing | Click for details |
| SESF | Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund | Travel and Accommodation | Ongoing | Click for details |
| Southern Grampians | Greater Grants Program | Projects, Equipment, or Other Operational Costs | 18th February 2022 | Click for details |
| Sport and Recreation Victoria | Access for All Abilities | Funding for inclusive sport and recreation opportunities | 16th December 2021 | Click for details |
| Sport and Recreation Victoria | Community Cricket Program | Infrastructure and Facilities | 11th April 2022 | Click for details |
| Sport and Recreation Victoria | Community Motorsport Program | Infrastructure, Equipment, Club Assistance | 30th June 2022 | Click for details |
| Sport and Recreation Victoria | Emergency Sporting Equipment | Equipment | Ongoing | Click for details |
| Sport and Recreation Victoria | Local Sports Infrastructure Fund | Infrastructure | 7th February 2022 | Click for details |
| Sport and Recreation Victoria | Sporting Club Grant Program | Uniform, equipment, skill development, club operational planning | 25th January 2022 | Click for details |
| Sport and Recreation Victoria | Significant Sporting Events Program | Events | 30th June 2022 | Click for details |
| Warrnambool City Council | Individual/Team Grants | Travel | Ongoing | Click for details |
Further Resources:
Federal Grants:
The Federal Government has several grants programs available to Clubs in our region. Keep track of the grants available by regularly reviewing the following websites:
- https://www.grants.gov.au/ – contains a comprehensive list of a number grants available through various Federal Departments.
- https://www.sportaus.gov.au/ – Australian Sports Commission. Grants available include the Local Sporting Champions and Community Sport Infrastructure Grants.
- https://www.dss.gov.au/ – Department of Social Services. Grants available include an annual ‘Volunteer Grants’ scheme.
Statewide Grants:
Our State Government Department is the home to a wide range of grants applicable to Victorian Sport and Recreation Clubs. The website contains the latest information on grant availability, application guidelines and an online application system that streamlines the application process.
Examples of grants from the state government through this website are:
- Community Sports Infrastructure Fund
- Significant Sporting Events Program
- Country Football and Netball Program
- Sporting Club Grants Program
- Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program
- Emergency Grants – Sports Equipment
- Shooting Sports Facilities Program
VicHealth knows how valuable sport is, to get us moving toward better health and wellbeing. Three out of five women are not getting enough physical activity to benefit their health and many people – particularly people who are less physically active – are interested in more fun, flexible and social sport activities.
This is why VicHealth’s Re-imagining Health Grants needs your help to encourage more Victorians to participate in sport through two specific focus areas:
- Increasing female participation opportunities
- Supporting social and modified sport programs for less active Victorians.
You can find out more about VicHealth’s Re-imagining Health Grants and other funding opportunities here.
South West Council Grants:
Be sure to check out your local Council’s website to get a full list of the current community development grants that are now open.
Click on the following Council link that is relevant to your sporting club:
• Corangamite Shire
• Glenelg Shire
• Moyne Shire
• Southern Grampians Shire
• Warrnambool City Council
Other Useful Websites:
Grant Guru – Community is Australia’s largest FREE searchable list of nation-wide Grants and Funding programs for community based and Not-For-Profit organisations. The website can be searched by sector or region to find grants applicable to your organisation.
Click here for more information.
Newsletters:
Subscribe to South West Sport’s Club News – for all the latest grant information – delivered via e-mail. Each issue includes information on:
- Training and workshops
- Available grants
- Upcoming events
- and MUCH more!
Even better, there’s no subscription fees! To sign up is easy! Enter your e-mail address in the ‘Newsletter’ box at the bottom of this page!
Check out Easy Grants – Our Community for:
- the latest available grants across all fields
- emailed monthly
