Nine grassroot Macedon sport clubs have received a boost through a share in $12,000 from the state government.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced the successful applicants on February 13, from the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program.
The grants provide clubs up to $1000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $2000 for training coaches, officials and volunteers, and up to $5000 to improve club operational effectiveness.
Community Sport Minister Ros Spence and Ms Thomas congratulated the latest clubs to receive the grants.
“[The] program is giving grassroots sports clubs in Macedon the support they need to grow their ranks and help more people than ever play the sports they love,” Ms Thomas said.
“I look forward to seeing a new generation of local champions get their chance to take their sports to a whole new level thanks to this support,” Ms Spence added.
The local recipients include: Holy Cross United Netball Club, Kyneton Football Netball Club, Trentham Adult Riding Club, Woodend Hesket Masters Football, Working Equitation Lancefield Districts, Gisborne Giants Football Netball, Kyneton District Tennis Club, Macedon Ranges Tennis Association and Woodend Hesket Football Netball Club.
The state government said since 2015, the program has invested more than $15.5 million to support clubs and their volunteers across the state.
Details: sport.vic.gov.au
