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Introduction

There are many opportunities for clubs to secure funding for projects. These can range from replacing a grass green with a synthetic green to creating greater competition opportunities for a target group and almost everything in between.

This page contains links to key websites containing funding/grant opportunities, advice and resources. Once a need is identified, clubs should explore these websites to locate the most suitable available funding opportunity. This page also publicises new funding opportunities as they are released.

Victorian Govt. Department of Planning & Community Development - includes grants finder, online applications, guidelines, application tips and more.

VicHealth - provides funding for health promotion in organisations; can subscribe to receive information on new funding rounds.

VicSport - contains information on funding and grants for sport and recreation programs and a helpful four step process for applying for grants. 

Victalent - provides a $500 travel assistance grant to community sport and recreation organisations in rural and regional Victoria to assist athletes, coaches, officials and teams with the travel costs of engaging in training and competition.

Federal Government GrantsLINK - community grants site. Information on suitable and relevant Australian government grants for community projects.

www.ourcommunity.com.au - social enterprise that provides subscription to Easy grants newsletter.

What Makes a Good Proposal (48 KB) - Victorian Development Team document containnig tips on what makes good and bad funding proposals. 

Funding round is usually open between August and October each year.

Available for community groups, working in partnership with council, to develop or upgrade community sport and recreation facilities.

Amount:  $60,000 (where the project costs $200,000 or less excluding GST)

Further information: http://www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au/

Please note - Only Council’s are eligible to apply directly to SRV. Community organisations have the opportunity to access funds from the Minor Facilities category by applying directly to their council. Clubs are strongly advised to discuss any proposed projects with their local councils as early as possible.

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Office for Women’s Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships are offered to inspire and assist women in the sports industry to reach their full potential in leadership, through education and development opportunities.

Substantial funding for organisations and individuals is available. Women from all areas and levels of the Australian sports community are encouraged to apply, including women involved in sport as managers, administrators, media and communication officers, coaches, officials, and women in sport governance.

Women from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, women in rural and regional areas and women with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Click here or call 1800 224 412 for more information.

Sport and Recreation Victoria provide funding of up to $5,000 per grant to increase the capacity of community sport and recreation organisations in rural and regional Victoria.

Successful Country Action Grant Scheme projects will increase the capacity of community sport and recreation organisations. The types of projects which are likely to be funded are initiatives to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of organisations such as:
• Preparation of a business plan.
• Development of policy and procedure manual(s).
• Development of a club or organisation website.
• Establishment of a new organisation.

Grants are ongoing. For more information, visit the website, phone 1300 366 356 or email grantapplications@dvc.gov.au, Application Guidelines.

The Development Team can provide some guidance and support for affiliated clubs planning to lodge a funding submission.

For more information: development@bowlsvic.org.au or 03 9819 0757.

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