September 9, 2024
Much needed funding opportunities are unlocked for our member fishing clubs and associations through Sport and Recreation Victoria as VRFish is recognised as a State Sport and Recreation Body.
Sport and Recreation’s Sporting Club Grants Program provides funding for community sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria. The funding aims to help clubs and organisations address barriers in participation, develop safe and sustainable practices and build social and active local communities.
This program assists organisations to:
- purchase uniforms and equipment that are essential for participation, first-aid and safety
- attract, build the capability and retain a skilled workforce – both volunteer and paid
- increase equity, diversity and inclusiveness
- implement good governance practices
- increase participation of individuals and communities who participate less
- create opportunities so Victorians can participate in ways that suit them
- build a robust sector that responds to current and changing community needs
- support athletes to achieve success in their sport.
There are four funding categories:
- Category 1: On-field Uniforms or Equipment Up to $1,000 to purchase on-field playing uniforms, participation equipment for competitors and active participants, safety, injury prevention and first-aid equipment.
- Category 2: Volunteers and Officials Up to $5,000 for projects that improve the skills and knowledge of volunteers, coaches and/or officials and projects that improve volunteer-retention.
- Category 3: Access and Engagement Up to $1,000 for tools and resources that improve accessibility, governance and strengthen engagement with members and participants.ORUp to $4,000 to plan and deliver a new or modified sport or active recreation program.
- Category 4: Competitors Up to $750 towards the costs of travel, accommodation and event registration fees for individual athletes selected to attend representative competition, selection trials or training camps.
Applications close: 4pm Friday 11 October 2024
If you require any assistance from VRFish with your application, please contact Ben Scullin via [email protected]