and Recreation Victoria Sport and Recreation Victoria develop high level strategic direction with and for the sport and recreation sector to guide its activities. It provides resources to clubs and sport and recreation stakeholders to build an inclusive, collaborative and strong leisure sector supporting an active Victoria. To view their range of resources please visit Good Sports The Good Sports program is designed to develop safer and healthier communities. The program helps sporting clubs manage alcohol responsibly and reduce alcohol related problems such as binge drinking and underage drinking. Displaying the Good Sports logo sends an important message to members and the community. It confirms that the club promotes a responsible attitude towards alcohol and that it provides a safe environment for players, members, families and supporters. To find out how your club can join Good Sports please visit their website at
SECTION 1 - Clubs Directly Funded by the Funding Body Funding Body Category Description/Website Funding Dates Examples Requirements/Restrictions Melton Shire Council Community Funding Program Grant Supports the establishment and growth of new community groups, clubs and/or associations Up to $1,500 Open all year. Applications due by 30th of each Incorporation fees Kitchen equipment Tables and chairs Must be within first two years operation or establishment Must demonstrate local community benefit Maintenance, school programs, fundraising activities not funded Melton Council Community Funding Program Strengthening To strengthen social wellbeing across the shire through increased participation, services and facilities Up to $4,000 Opening October 2011 Closing February 2012 Equipment to deliver new programs Volunteer training Events i.e. Come and Try’s Must be permanently based in Melton Shire Able to demonstrate community benefit Melton Shire Council & Collingwood Football Club Community Benefit Program The Community Benefit Program Grants Program aims to provide assistance for local not-for-profit organisations that are based within, or whose primary focus is providing services and activities within the Melton Shire municipality. Community Support Program, up to $5,000 Program, up to $10,000 Opened July 2011 Closed September 12 2011 Equipment to deliver new programs Volunteer training opportunities Events i.e. Come and Try’s Funding may be provided for projects, events, equipment, ongoing program development and operation and infrastructure projects that focus on the Melton Shire municipality. Establishment
SECTION 1 - Clubs Directly Funded by the Funding Body Funding Body Category Description/Website Funding Dates Examples Requirements/Restrictions Melton Shire Council & Harness Racing Victoria Harness Racing Shire Council Community Grants Program The Harness Racing Victoria Grants Program aims to provide assistance for local organisations that are based within, or whose primary focus is providing services and activities within the Melton Shire municipality. Community Support Program, up to $4,000 Program, up to $7,500 Opening October 2011 Closing 5 November 2012 Purchasing at a festival to conduct a clinic for the broader community Purchase of padding for goal posts Purchase of equipment to be loaned to new or prospective members. Funding may be provided for projects, events, equipment, ongoing program development and operation and infrastructure projects that on the Melton Shire municipality. Melton Shire Council Lydia Lassila Youth Sports Scholarship A sport scholarship provides encouragement and support to a deserving candidate to progress their sporting career and cover such costs as attendance at event/s, travel costs, accommodation, training/coaching costs equipment, etc. Annual grant of up to $1500 Opening October 2011 Closing June 2012 Attendance at high level events Travel Will be awarded to only ONE athlete a year. Applicants should be under the age of 25 years as at 1 March of the funding year. The scholarship will be awarded for individual participation only. Funding must contribute directly to the participants expenses associated with their chosen field of sport. SECTION 1 - Clubs Directly Funded by the Funding Body
Funding Body Category Description/Website Funding Dates Examples Requirements/Restrictions Department of Planning and Community Development Emergency Sporting Equipment Grants Provide funding to help local clubs replace essential sporting equipment that has been lost or damaged as a result of unpreventable or exceptional events. Up to $2,000 This program is open year round; however applications must be lodged within three months of the loss or damage of the equipment. Essential equipment will be replaced under the following circumstances: theft fire storms criminal damage other unpreventable or exceptional events Must be an incorporated body Department of Planning and Community Development Country Action Grants Scheme Provides funding to increase the capacity of community sport and recreation organisations. Up to $5,000 Phase 1 - Closing 30 September 2011 Phase 2 - Closing March 2012 Prepare a business plan Develop policies and procedures Development of a website of a new organisation Must be an incorporated body SECTION 1 - Directly Funded by the Funding Body Funding Body Category Description/Website Funding Dates Examples Requirements/Restrictions
Australian Sports Commission Sports Champions Program Designed to support people participating in state and national level sporting competitions as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee. Up to $500 (individuals), Up to $3,000 (teams) Applications are open and are assessed quarterly. Travel and accommodation costs for high level competition. Individuals and teams need to be aged 12-18. Must be participating at a state/national level. Must be required to travel more than to the competition. Cannot be retrospective. Australian Sports Commission Sports Leadership Grants for Women Provides development opportunities and training for women to reach their leadership potential on the sporting stage as coaches, officials and administrators. Up to $5,000 (individuals), Up to $10,000 (organisations) Applications are open and are assessed quarterly. Development of coaching skills, high level officiating training, management training for administrators Must be female aged over 18. Involved either paid or voluntary in community sport. VicHealth Active Club Grants Encourages and increases participation opportunities in physical activity for those who are currently inactive or traditionally encounter barriers to participation by providing equipment or training. Grants of up to $2500 are available to eligible sports /organisations TBC Sports Injury Prevention Equipment Essential Sporting Equipment/Items Volunteer and Club Training Portable Sun Shade Must be an incorporated body