SEVERAL community sports clubs across Mitchell Shire have received funding from the Sporting Club Grants Program in the first round of grant approvals.
Broadford Bowling Club, Broadford Town Tennis Club, Kilmore Broadford Netball Association, Pyalong Piranhas Swim Club, Seymour Bowling Club and Wallan Football Netball Club will share in $200,000 made available to sporting clubs in Northern Victoria through the program.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said: “We’re backing more clubs, supporting their volunteers and getting behind local sports that are an integral part of local communities.”
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.
President of the Broadford Bowling Club Maurie Kruger said the funding they received will be used to modernise their outdated equipment.
“I have been with the Bowling Club for 16 years and our mats and jacks (have) not been upgraded in all that time,” Maurie said.
“Mats and jacks are an essential part of bowling and the upgrade of these items will be beneficial to all members and participating pennant teams.”
Applications for the next round of the Sporting Club Grants are now open and will close on April 7.