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New sporting grants available

The program assists sporting clubs with the implementation of small to medium-sized infrastructure development projects and development programs for new sporting organisations throughout Greater Shepparton.

Funding is available under three categories:

Majors – for projects on a $1 for $1 basis but not exceeding $30,000
Minors– for projects on a $1 for $1 basis but not exceeding $15,000
Sports Aid - funding between $500 and $5,000 (without matching contributions) for special sports projects

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said the Our Sporting Future Funding offered local sporting clubs and organisations a helping hand.

“This financial support will allow sporting clubs and organisations in Greater Shepparton to prosper and continue to grow,” Cr O’Keeffe said.

“Like the majority of our funding, these grants stretch far and wide across our municipality, so I encourage all local sporting clubs to have a think about applying for a grant. Please let Council know how we can help you.”

Examples of successful 2018/19 applicants include:

Minor: Tallygaroopna Bowling Club - Club Improvements - $13,457
Sports Aid: Shepparton Junior Soccer Association - The first Kinderoos program - $2,176
Major: Central Park/St Brendan’s Cricket Club - Wicket roller/storage shed purchase and install - $29,129

Clubs looking to apply can find the application here: www.greatershepparton.smartygrants.com.au/oursportingfuture1920round1

Applications for funding are assessed in two rounds annually, with the first round closing on 5 August 2019 and the second round closing in February each year.