Club
Support

Supporting clubs in the south west to be resilient and sustainable

South West Sport provides advice and guidance on a range of club development topics. Sharing our expertise in this area we ensure volunteers can access knowledge, ideas, and strategies that will help build their capacity to create successful and social sporting environments in which their community can thrive.

We can provide advice and guidance on:

Members can contact us for a range of club support needs, including advice and guidance regarding governance, grants, participation, partnerships, programming, volunteers, and more.

Committee support – Supporting your club committee to run efficiently and effectively through the provision of advice and guidance on committee structure, roles, and responsibilities.

Volunteer recruitment and coordination – Provide advice and guidance on volunteer recruitment and coordination, supporting clubs to build a strong culture of volunteerism.

Constitution and/or policy development – Review and provide feedback to club’s updating and refreshing documents that help govern their clubs, including constitution, by-laws, and club policies and procedures.

Grant Support – Support clubs to find grants, review and provide advice on applications and provide letters of support.

Membership and participation growth – Providing guidance and ideas on growing membership and attracting new participants to your sport.

Club future planning and succession planning – Providing guidance and advise on succession planning and future proofing of your sporting club.

Available 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.

Corangamite Facility Grants Program

Grant provider: Corangamite Shire Council

Value: Funding is offered on a $1 for $1 basis up to $2,000 to Committees of Management to assist with improvements at Council’s Halls and Recreation Reserves

Purpose:

The Facility Grants program provides financial assistance to Committees of Management and Clubs/Organisations whose primary function is located in the Shire. It is expected that applications will be submitted for equipment purchases, minor repairs and minor works.

Closing date: Applications close 5 pm, Monday 13 May.

Corangamite Shire Enabling Grant

Grant provider: Corangamite Shire Council

Value: Up to $5,000

Purpose:

Only available to community groups based in Corangamite Shire Council.

The Enabling Grants program provides ‘one off’ financial assistance to community groups operating in the Corangamite Shire to develop ‘shovel-ready’ projects which are properly planned and costed, and for which project funding can then be sought.

Closing date: Applications close at 5 pm, Monday 13 May

Port of Portland Community Sponsorship Grants

Grant provider: Port of Portland

Value:

Purpose:

Port of Portland (POPL) is committed to making a positive contribution to the region in which we operate. Our Community Sponsorship Program aims to assist local projects/events that reflect our organisational values and positively contribute to our local community.

POPL will consider sponsorship that supports the following categories:

– Local education programs aimed at giving young people opportunities for self-development and community service

– Community welfare programs or initiatives that assist disadvantaged groups

– Environmental improvement initiatives particularly, but not limited to, those relating to Portland Bay

– Sporting Clubs and events that particularly, but not limited to, encouraging people of all ages and abilities to become more active

Closing date: Applications will be received up until 30 June 2024.

Wannon Water Grant

Grant provider: Wannon Water

Value: Up to $5,000

Purpose:

To help support organisations who are doing their bit for the community, we offer a range of assistance. This includes grants to assist with your project or initiative, merchandise and portable water stations to support your next event, and permanent water fountains for your local community.

Closing date: 5pm Friday 3 May

QANTAS Regional Grant

Grant provider: QANTAS

Value: No minimum or maximum

Purpose:

Help rural and regional communities sustain brighter futures by providing financial, flight and marketing support to charities, organisations, projects and individuals.

Closing date: 10th May 2024

Are-able Foundation Grants

Grant provider: Are-Able

Value: Up to $5,000

Purpose:

The are-able Foundation provides assistance to community organisations to assist those living with a disability or disadvantage.

The are-able Foundation aims to reduce barriers for people living with a disability or disadvantage to participate in community life.

The are-able  Foundation promotes inclusiveness through group activities specifically targeted to disability or disadvantage.

The are-able Foundation enables people living with a disability or disadvantage to develop skills and grow within their community.

Closing date:

Strengthening Rural Communities — Small & Vital

Grant provider: Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

Value: Up to $10,000

Purpose:

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small & Vital stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.

Closing date: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly.

Local Sporting Champions Grant

Grant provider: Australian Sports Commission

Value: Up to $750

Purpose:

The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

Closing date: Applications for Round 4 close 30th April 2024

Telstra Footy Country Grants

Grant provider: Telstra

Value: Up to $20,000

Purpose:

You can seek funding for several key initiative areas, including growing and assisting volunteer capacity, growing and diversifying participation in your club and improving your club environment or experience.

This can include new training for staff; upgrades to scoreboards or line-markings; electronic point-of-sale systems for the tuckshop or even additional funding to subsidise participation. You’ll need to include a brief description of your project as part of the application, as well as the works required and the anticipated total cost, so be precise.

Closing date: Applications for grants open on 5 February 2024, and there are four rounds for submission. • Round 1: Monday 5th February to 11:59pm (AEDT) Sunday 3rd March 2024 • Round 2: Monday 4th March to 3pm (AEDT) Friday 19th April 2024 • Round 3: 3:01pm (AEDT) Friday 19th April to 3pm (AEDT) Thursday 13th June 2024 • Round 4: 3:01pm (AEDT) Thursday 13th June to 5pm (AEDT) Wednesday 7th August 2024

Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program

Grant provider: Sport and Recreation Victoria

Value: Up to $2,000

Purpose:

This program provides assistance to grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and organisations to replace essential sporting and first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of fire, flood, significant storms, theft or criminal damage.

Closing date: 31st May 2023

Corangamite Ready Now Grant

Grant provider: Corangamite Shire Council

Value: Up to $500

Purpose:

Council has developed a policy and application form for groups seeking funding through the Council Quick Response Grants for small projects, equipment, or initiatives.

Closing date: Applications are assessed monthly

Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF)

Grant provider: AFL Victoria

Value: Up to $25,000

Purpose:

The Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) is designed to financially assist initiatives that can support Community Clubs affiliated to AFL Victoria in three key strategic area:

• Grow and assist volunteer capacity.

• Grow and diversify participation.

• Improve club environments and player experiences.

Closing date: Applications for the 2024 season are assessed monthly

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