It will allow any clubs yet to submit an application to put up their hand for a $1000 grant — or $15 000 for associations — just like 2077 clubs which have already received the funding and the 2152 which are still being processed.
“We’re helping clubs to keep their heads above water and prepare so that their members are ready to get back playing the sport they love when it is safe to do so,” Spence said.
“I know that club members will be cheering every player, every umpire, every coach and every volunteer as they return to competition and with these grants we’re trying to make that transition a little bit easier.”
A further $68 million is being invested in shovel-ready community sport and active recreation infrastructure projects.
Seven clubs have received funding thus far in Moira Shire, with Cobram District Equestrian Club, Cobram District Pony Club, Cobram Roar Football Club and Yarroweyah Football Netball Club the most recent successful applicants.
“It’s great to see that many local clubs have so far applied for these grants — but I know there are more clubs across the region that can really use this support,” Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said.
“The application process is quick and easy and is aimed at clubs that need support bouncing back.
“We know that sport and recreation play a big part in our physical and mental wellbeing, that is why we are supporting our local sporting and recreation clubs to bounce back and return to play as soon as possible.
“Ensuring community sport and active recreation organisations survive this crisis and come back better than ever is critical to our economic and social recovery, and to our community’s physical and mental wellbeing.”
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