Sporting Club Grants Program

Program guidelines

A web page with fully accessible guidelines has been developed for this program.

To view it, please go to Sporting Club Grants Program Guidelines.

PDF and accessible Word versions of the guidelines can be downloaded using the links below.

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

Eligible organisations must:

• be not-for-profit and non-government
• be operating in Victoria
• be a legal entity, possessing an Australian Company Number (ACN), Incorporated Association Number (IAN) or an Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN).

Applications are only accepted for community-based organisations that currently deliver sport, active recreation or physical activity.

Program dates

Round 1

• Applications open: Thursday 23 October 2025
• Applications close: 4 pm Wednesday 26 November 2025
• Notification of outcomes: February 2026.

Round 2

• Applications open: Wednesday 10 February 2026
• Applications close: 4 pm Wednesday 18 March 2026
• Notification of outcomes: May 2026.

If successful, recipients must complete the project and spend grant funds within 12 months.

Funding Categories

In 2025-26, there are 5 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 Events

Up to $5,000 to deliver a series of sport session for adult participants.

OR

Up to $2,500 to host a single-session event for children and young people.

Category 4: Travel

Up to $750 to help with travel costs for athletes selected for representative competition, selection trials or training camps.

Category 5: Governance and Engagement

Up to $1,500 to strengthen governance practices and ensure long-term sustainability.

Application questions and guidance

Application question and guidance information has been prepared to assist you prepare the information required to apply for funding.

To view the information for your category, please follow the link below:

• Category 1: On-field Uniforms or Equipment
• Category 2: Volunteers and Officials
• Category 3: Access and Events
• Category 4: Travel
• Category 5: Governance and Engagement.

Frequently asked questions

For further information on the program, please see the frequently asked questions page.

Apply now

Applicants must submit a completed application via the DJSIR Grants Portal before 4 pm on Wednesday 26 November 2025.

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 Events –  Start a new application
• Category 4: Travel –  Start a new application
• Category 5: Governance and Engagement – Start a new application.

Sporting Club Grants Program recipients

Download the 2024-25 recipients list and access previous recipients in the accordion below.

2024-25 Sporting Club Grants Program Grant Recipients (DOCX 434.13 KB)

Conditions of grant

To read the conditions of grant or to download a copy in PDF or Word, please see Sporting Club Grants Program 2025-26 – Round 1 and 2 Conditions of Grant.

Spread the word

Share this program with your networks to help organisations:

• boost participation and inclusion
• strengthen governance and workforce capability
• support athlete success and community needs.

To help spread the word and share the Sporting Club Grants Program with your local community, we’ve made some social media tiles to post on your channels and through your networks

Let’s build a stronger, more inclusive sport sector across Victoria.

Download: Sporting Club Grants Program social media tiles (ZIP 2764.96 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.

Contact information

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

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