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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:

OrganisationGrant NameCategoryApplications CloseLink
AFL Western DistrictJunior Support Fund  Uniform, Equipment Until exhausted Click to Apply
Australian GovernmentFamilies and Communities Volunteer Grants ProgramVolunteers16th April 2021Click to Apply
Australian GovernmentPowering Communities Programlower energy costs, support local jobs and help reduce global emissions.5th May 2021Click to Apply
Boots for AllBoots For All EquipmentOngoingClick to Apply
Budget DirectCommunity Sponsorship Sponsorship30th June 2021Click to Apply
Change our GameChange our Game Community Activation GrantsOne-off community level events12th May 2021Click to Apply
Corangamite Shire CouncilCommunity Grants ProgramWorkshops, Equipment, Programs, Events 24th May 2021Click to Apply
Corangamite Shire CouncilFacility Grants ProgramFacilities24th May 2021Click to Apply
Corangamite Shire CouncilQuick Response GrantProjects, Equipment, or other Operational CostsOngoingClick to Apply
Foundation for Rural Regional RenewalStrengthening Rural CommunitiesWorkshops, Equipment, Programs, Events25th May 2021Click to Apply
Get Active VictoriaGet Active Kids Voucher ProgramParticipation11th April 2021Click to Apply
Glenelg Shire CouncilJunior Sports TrustTravel30th June 2021Click to Apply
Glenelg Shire Council Minor Community GrantsEquipment, Venue Hire, Programs30th June 2021Click to Apply
Heart FoundationActive Australia Innovation ChallengePrograms26th April 2021Click to Apply
Moyne Shire CouncilCommunity Assistance FundPrograms30th April 2021Click to Apply
Moyne Shire CouncilFestival and Event FundEvents10th May 2021Click to Apply
Project DefibProject Defib GrantsDefib SubsidyOngoingClick to Apply
Sport and Recreation VictoriaAthlete Pathway Grants ProgramTravel and Accommodation27th April 2021Click to Apply
Sport and Recreation VictoriaCommunity Motorsport ProgramInfrastructure, Equipment, Club Assistance30th June 2022Click to Apply
Sport and Recreation VictoriaEmergency Sporting EquipmentEquipmentOngoingClick to Apply
Sport & Recreation VictoriaSignificant Sport Events ProgramEvents30th June 2022Click to Apply
Sport and Recreation VictoriaSporting Club Grants ProgramUniforms, Equipment, Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, COVID-19 Support19th April 2021Click to Apply
Transport Accident Commission (TAC)Club Rewards ProgramNot Specified31st July 2021Click to Apply
Transport Accident Commission (TAC)Community Road Safety Grant ProgramNot Specified7th May 2021Click to Apply
Warrnambool City CouncilActivate Warrnambool GrantsEvents19th April 2021Click to Apply
WorkSafeClub Safety FundSafety Initiatives9th May 2021Click to Apply

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!

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  • the latest available grants across all fields
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