Sporting Club Grants Program

About the program

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.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria listed under Section 4: Applicant eligibility of the Program Guidelines.

Applications are only accepted from community-based organisations involved in the delivery of sport and active recreation in Victoria.

Applicants must be non-government, not-for-profit, operating in Victoria and registered as one of the following entities:

• an incorporated association
• a company limited by guarantee
• an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation.

Program dates

Round 1

Funding is available for projects commencing or items purchased from 12 October 2024.

• Applications open: Friday 6 September 2024
• Applications close: 4 pm Friday 11 October 2024
• Notification of outcomes: late December 2024.

Funding Categories

In 2024-25, there are 4 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.

OR

Up 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.

Ineligible applicants

Categories 1, 2 or 3

Organisations that received a grant through categories 1, 2, or 3 of the 2023-24 Sporting Club Grants Program are ineligible to apply for categories 1, 2 or 3 in 2024 25.

Before applying for categories 1, 2 or 3, please check the list of previous grant recipients available below.

Category 4: Competitors

Organisations that received $6,000 or more in total funding through grants received in category 4 of the 2023 24 Sporting Club Grants Program are ineligible to apply for category 4 in 2024 25.

Before applying for category 4, please check the list of previous grant recipients available below.

Applications must be submitted by eligible organisations on behalf of athletes – we do not accept applications directly from individuals.

Application questions and guidance

Category 1: Application Questions and Guidance Document – Category 1 (PDF 465.98 KB)

Category 2: Application Questions and Guidance Document – Category 2 (PDF 535.05 KB)

Category 3: Application Questions and Guidance Document – Category 3 (PDF 462.32 KB)

Category 4: Application Questions and Guidance Document – Category 4 (PDF 423.4 KB)

What's new?

Number of applications permitted

Organisations can submit up to 10 applications in total, comprising:

• a maximum of 1 application in either Category 1 OR Category 3, plus
• a maximum of 1 application in Category 2, plus
• a maximum of 8 applications in Category 4.

Prioritised projects

In addition to the existing list from the previous round, priorities for 2024-25 include:

• projects that support more regional Victorians to get and remain physically active, and
• projects that support the sustainability, capability and capacity of community sport volunteers and the paid workforce in regional Victoria.

Apply now

Applicants must submit a completed application via the DJSIR Grants Portal before 4 pm on Friday 11 October 2024.

Below, please select the category you wish to apply for then click Start a new application. When prompted, either create a new account or log-in using an existing account on the Grants Portal.

• Category 1: On-field Uniforms or Equipment – Start a new application
• Category 2: Volunteers and Officials – Start a new application
• Category 3: Access and Engagement – Start a new application
• Category 4: Competitors – Start a new application

Conditions of grant

2024-25 Sporting Club Grants Program Conditions of Grant (PDF 147.1 KB)

2024-25 Sporting Club Grants Program Conditions of Grant – Accessible Version (DOCX 119.93 KB)

Additional information

See the following resources for more information:

• Acknowledgment and publicity guidelines for Sport and Recreation Victoria grant recipients
• Victorian Government funding requirements for Services to Children
• Sporting Club Grant Program – child abuse insurance examples (PDF 117.09 KB)
• Sporting Club Grant Program – child abuse insurance examples – Accessible version (DOCX 169.32 KB)

Frequently asked questions

Below are some FAQs. For more detailed information, please refer to the Program Guidelines.

Contact information

For preliminary information on this grant program please call 1800 325 206 or contact us.

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