Grants are a great way to source funding for projects. There are always new ones opening up for various initiatives, so keep an eye out for updates.
Important things to keep in mind when applying for grants:
- Most grants need submission of a budget and/or action plan. Make sure you’re project ready when applying for a grant.
- Even though you apply for an amount, you may not receive all the funding applied for. Ensure you have other avenues to financially support the project.
- The more information the better! Make sure you provide all the information you can about the project and who it may benefit, not only within the club, but also the wider community if applicable.
- Seek help. If you have a large project, reach out to Maddy Gough ([email protected]) and your local council for any support you may need.
Open Grants
SRV – Sporting Club Grants Program
The sporting club grants program provides funding for community sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria. Access to this funding helps grassroots 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.
Status: Open
Closing: 11 October 2024
more information: Sporting Club Grants Program | Sport and Recreation Victoria
AFL VIC – Women and Girls Chartered Club Grants
Women and Girls Chartered Clubs in Victoria are eligible to apply for up to $1,000 in funding to put towards initiatives that will improve experience and create more opportunities for women and girls in your club.
To apply, tell AFL Victoria about how your club has shown commitment to creating a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for Women and Girls this year.
This grant is only available to Victorian club who have submitted their charter documentation and have been recognised as a signatory to the AFL Women and Girls Community Football Charter by the AFL.
Status: Open
Closing: 20th October 2024
More information: AFL Victoria Women and Girls Chartered Club Grants
SRV – Significant Sporting Events Program
The significant sporting events program helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria.
Status: Open
Closing: 31st October 2024
More information: Significant Sporting Events Program | Sport and Recreation Victoria
PILA Subsidy Program
AFL Victoria, in partnership with our exclusive goal post partner PILA, are pleased to offer the 2024 Goal Post Kick-start Subsidy Program. The subsidy program is extended to all Victorian football clubs and/or affiliations, including schools and councils, as approved by AFL Victoria. The program will run annually over 2 years giving applicants the ability to apply for a $1000 subsidy.
Eligible products: Program contributes funding grounds in need of new goal posts. These posts need to be 10m/6.5m OR 12m/8m with sleeve or hinge bases.
Status: Open
Closing: 31 October 2024
For more information: PILA SUBSIDY PROGRAM | AFL Victoria
National Pies: For Local Legends
Apply now for a grant of up to $10k to support your local sporting club, community group or not-for-profit organisation.
Any registered Australian community group, sporting club or not-for-profit organisation can apply. National Pies will award a grant of $1,000 each month and $10,000 at the end of the program.
Whether you need new boots for your footy club, art supplies for your painting group, a special trip funded, or something else entirely – tell National Pies how they can help!
Status: Open
Closing: Feb 2025
More information: National Pies for Local Legends – Tasmanian Bakeries
SRV – Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant
The emergency sporting equipment grant program provides funding for community sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria. Access to this funding helps grassroots organisations replace or repair essential sport or first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed because of unpreventable incidents, including bushfire, flood, significant storm, earthquake, theft, arson, or criminal damage.
Status: Open
Closing: 31st may 2025
More information: Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program | Sport and Recreation Victoria
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