Sport and Recreation Victoria have released the Significant Sporting Events Program which helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria.
The fund supports events that are national or international focus or have regional significance and are recognised by a relevant sporting body.
There are three types of grants that are available for organisations that apply:
Event Assistance Grants (maximum $20,000)
Available to event organisers seeking funding support to assist with general operational costs associated with hosting events.
Strategic Event Planning Grants (maximum $20,000)
Available to State and National Sporting bodies to assist with the development of sport strategic event plans that seek to identify future events that could be hosted in Victoria, and the requirements for doing so.
Event Development Grants (maximum $150,000)
Available to develop or expand events, or for events with high operational costs (typically more than $200,000).
Eligibility
The following organisations are eligible for funding:
- National sporting organisations
- State sporting associations
- Regional sports assemblies
- Local government authorities
- Sport conference organisers
- Local sporting clubs and associations
- Private event organisations
- Not for profit organisations
- Venues
In addition, to be eligible for funding applicants must be an incorporated body, cooperative or association (including business associations) and possess an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be financially solvent.
The Significant Sporting Events Program is available to sporting events that are national or international in focus, or have regional significance, and are recognised by a relevant sporting body.
These events may include, but are not limited to:
- international or national open/youth/masters events
- one-off international or national sporting matches
- sports conferences / sports forums.
Football has required funding from the government for a long time and this is a great opportunity for the big federations to get involved and help with operational costs for their biggest events.
Applicants are required to submit their applications at least six months prior to the event.
Funding for Round 6 is currently open and applications close on the 30th of June with the outcome confirmed in August.
For full details and to apply, click here.
