Victoria’s First Nations Athletes supported with Participation Grant Program

The Victorian Government has announced a new round of grants for the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program enabling funding for uniforms, equipment, and travel for sports carnivals around the state.

From the AFLW to the recent Paris Olympics and Paralympics, the performances of First Nations athletes on the big stage are an inspiration to all Victorians.

The program delivers grants of up to $1,000 for team uniforms and equipment, and up to $2,500 for travel costs so clubs can participate in both Victorian and national tournaments.

Individuals can also access up to $250 to purchase sporting uniforms and equipment, and up to $750 for their own travel costs.

Previous recipients include the Goulburn Valley Aboriginal Education Consultative Inc which scored more than $3,200 for travel costs to support their junior footy and netball teams to compete at the 2024 Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL) State-wide Junior Football/Netball Carnival in Bendigo.

The Indigenous Golf Association received $1,000 for uniforms for 10 golfers to compete at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Championships in Tweed Heads in October last year.

Since 2020, the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program has provided more than 460 grants to community sport clubs and individuals in Victoria’s Indigenous communities.

Applications for this round are open until 11.59pm on 4th March 2025. For more information go to sport.vic.gov.au.

Image. Credit: Indigenous Golf Association Victoria