Community sport and active recreation clubs nurturing and promoting opportunities for women and girls, on and off the field, are again eligible for funding from the State Government.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today opened applications for the 2021-22 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program.
The program offers grants of up to $10,000 to eligible organisations providing more opportunities for women and girls at the grassroots level, to further gender equality in community sport.
The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation supports initiatives that bring together communities to celebrate gender equality in women’s sport, promote participation options for women and girls, and provide opportunities for clubs to gain relevant skills and knowledge of gender equality practices.
Ms Spence highlighted the importance of the grant in supporting the state government’s commitment to gender equality across all levels of sport.
“Grassroots sport plays a pivotal role driving positive social change and these grants are a fantastic opportunity for community clubs to showcase what women and girls can achieve both on and off the field,” she said.
Since the Program was established in 2018, 242 grants have been provided to support community sport and recreation organisations to host initiatives ranging from come-and-try days to community forums and educational sessions.
Previous recipients have used the grants for different programs including those relating to leadership, community, beginner coaching and social play.
These grants are part of the government’s $18.8 million investment in the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation and the Change Our Game initiative.
For more information about Change Our Game programs visit changeourgame.vic.gov.au.
