Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging local sporting clubs to put together applications for a new round of grants that will allow for crucial upgrades to their infrastructure and facilities.
The Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund aims to deliver new and upgraded community sports infrastructure across 4 streams:
- Indoor Stadiums and Aquatic Facilities
- Community Facilities
- Women and Girls Facilities
- All Abilities Infrastructure
Ms Cleeland said that many sporting clubs across the electorate had contacted her about funding for important projects that could be covered under these new grants.
“Plenty of sporting clubs across our region have identified projects in recent times that would make compelling cases for funding under this grant stream,” Ms Cleeland said.
“For clubs like Longwood Football Netball Club looking to build female changerooms, Violet Town’s proposal for upgraded netball courts, Murchison-Toolamba’s facility upgrades, the Euroa Memorial Oval infrastructure upgrade, or the Seymour Kings Park development – these grants could be a game changer.”
With all applications for the fund needing to be applied for by local councils, Ms Cleeland encouraged all interested sporting clubs to reach out to them as soon as possible.
“All our local sporting clubs should take their proposals to their local council and request that their projects be considered for funding,” Ms Cleeland said.
“I will certainly be reaching out to our councils too, ensuring that our local clubs are not excluded from this fantastic opportunity.”
Ms Cleeland spoke with the Minister for Community Sport during the last sitting week of Parliament, discussing the fund and the opportunities available for clubs within the Euroa electorate.
“I had very beneficial meetings with the Minister during the week and am confident that these grants can provide our local sporting clubs with the funding they deserve to carry out their proposed projects,” Ms Cleeland said.
“I advocated for several of our local clubs and the exciting projects they are hoping to deliver for our region.
“Whether it be improving facilities to allow for greater female accessibility and enjoyment, upgrading surfaces, or providing a community meeting place – these grants will give our clubs a great opportunity to grow.”
Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024.
More information on the fund and the application process can be found at: https://sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/regional-community-sports-infrastructure-fund
