Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program
The Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant program provides funding for community sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria. Funding will be available to 31 May 2025 or until funding is exhausted.
Grant amount
Up to $1,000
Important dates
Open: 8 July 2024
Close: 31 May 2025
What you get
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.
Program guidelines
Eligibility
To check your eligibility for a grant through this program, please read the Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program 2024-25 Guidelines.
Applications for incidents that occur from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025 will be considered for funding.
Supporting evidence
Before you apply for this grant, you must obtain:
Evidence for natural disaster
Photos
- Damaged or destroyed equipment.
- Impact of the incident.
Reports
- Any official weather reports.
- Other sources of media outlining the impact of the disaster.
Evidence for criminal activity
Photos
- Damaged or destroyed equipment.
- Impact of the incident.
Police report
- For all incidents of criminal activity, applicants must provide a submitted Victoria Police report.
If Victoria Police does not supply you with a written copy, you must submit the:
- Incident Number
- police station name, address and phone number
- name of police officer who completed the report.
Quotes and receipts
Eligible receipts for reimbursement
- Expenses must have been incurred after the incident date and between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2025.
- Proof of payment includes receipts, bank statements, or invoices that show payment has been made.
Requirements for quotes
Eligible quotes must:
- be dated within three months of the incident date.
- be equal to, or greater than the total amount requested for funding.
- include details:
- item
- description
- quantity
- unit
- total costs
- the supplier’s business details (business name, ABN, and/or website).
Please note: website shopping carts, unpaid invoices and screen shots are accepted, but must include the details listed above.
Key dates
- Program open: 8 July 2024
- Program close: 31 May 2025 at 11:59 pm or when funding is exhausted
- Outcomes: within 5 weeks of applying
How to apply
Step 1: Check your eligibility
To identify if your organisation is eligible for funding, check the eligibility section (section 3) of the program guidelines.
Step 2: Apply using the Department’s Grants Portal
Ensure you have all required information and documents as outlined in the Supporting Documentation section (section 6) of the program guidelines.
Click the Start a new application buttons on this page to commence your application through the department’s grants portal.
You will need to set up an email login to proceed with your application.
Program area and assistance
For preliminary information on this grant program contact us.
Feedback for unsuccessful applicants
If you consider that your application has been incorrectly assessed, you have the opportunity to lodge a request for review. To have your application reviewed, please include your application reference number and email srvgrants@sport.vic.gov.au
Additional information
- Emergency Sporting Equipment Grants 2023-24 – Conditions of Grants (PDF 170.14 KB)
- Emergency Sporting Equipment Grants 2024-25 – Conditions of Grants (PDF 117.52 KB)
- Acknowledgement and publicity guidelines for Sport and Recreation Victoria grant recipients
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