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Grants to help sports clubs

Grants of between $3000 and $10,000 are available for community sports clubs, as part of VicHealth’s latest round of Active Club Grants.

Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell encouraged Macedon Ranges clubs to apply.

“This is about making grassroots sports more accessible to Macedon locals, so everyone can get involved in the sport they love,” she said.

“We want everyone to get active and embrace a healthy lifestyle, regardless of their age, gender or ability.

“Our local clubs work hard to improve the health of our community.”

Acting VicHealth chief executive Lyn Roberts said the grants can be used to create more opportunities for women and men to get active.

“Sport clubs are at the heart of their communities, providing opportunities for people to have a go at sport while also being social and connecting with others,” she said.

“We know costs can be a burden, particularly at grassroots clubs. Active Club grants can help cover the start-up costs involved in establishing new initiatives, including uniforms, equipment and instructor training.

“These grants can help sports clubs throughout the Macedon electorate to offer more social or modified options that are less competitive so that everyone can take part.”

Applications close Friday, August 30, 4pm.

To apply: https://bit.ly/1yxCaKE

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