The Victorian State Government is delivering practical cost-of-living relief for Victorian families – investing in local sporting clubs so more people can play, coach and volunteer without the extra financial pressure.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has announced that 10 local sporting clubs in the electorate will share in the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program, joining 544 clubs across Victoria to benefit from a total of 672 grants.
A new round of the program is now open, giving even more local clubs the opportunity to apply for support.
The Program provides grants of up to $1,000 for uniforms and equipment, up to $1,500 for resources that improve governance and engagement, up to $5,000 for projects to strengthen volunteering and officiating, up to $5,000 to deliver a new sport or recreation program and up to $750 to support athlete travel.
Daylesford Bowling Club received $1000 towards uniforms and equipment
Daylesford Volleyball Association received $1000 towards uniforms and equipment
Hepburn Football Club received $ 960 towards uniforms and equipment
Lancefield Junior Football Netball Club received $3,325 towards training for coaches and volunteers
Macedon Junior Netball Club received $1000 towards uniforms and equipment
Macedon Rangers Soccer Club received $2,922 towards First Aid training for coaches and volunteers
Macedon Ranges Bowling Club received $1000 towards uniforms and equipment
Taradale Cricket Club received $1000 towards uniforms and equipment
Woodend Junior Football Netball Club received $1000 towards uniforms and equipment
Woodend Tennis Club received $996 towards uniforms and equipment and $4,950 for their Cardio Tennis 4 Everyone Program
The Sporting Club Grants Program has delivered more than $19.5 million in support of thousands of community sport and recreation clubs across the state to date.
The Program is backed by the Regional Community Sport Development Fund that’s delivering infrastructure upgrades and other programs including the Regional Community Sport Infrastructure Fund to help more regional Victorians get active and be part of their local sporting club.
By providing more opportunities for clubs and organisations to build on their capabilities, this program goes a long way towards future proofing grassroots sport and recreation and ensuring clubs have the skills they need.
Applications for the new round of the Sporting Club Grants open today and will close on 7 April 2026.
For more information about the program, latest recipients and how to apply visit sport.vic.gov.au
This article was based on a Victorian Government Media Release
