Active Club Grants 2008/09
Why does VicHealth offer Active Club Grants?
Research in the sport and active recreation sector has highlighted the important role equipment plays in reducing barriers to participation in physical activity.
Local sport and active recreation organisations can sometimes find it difficult to acquire funding for the essential equipment or training required to allow teams and groups to participate in physical activity. For some this could be the only barrier to participation, and is sometimes a one-off cost.
VicHealth makes it easier for clubs by offering funding through Active Club Grants for sports injury prevention equipment, essential sporting equipment, volunteer and club training, and portable shade.
The Active Club Grants aim to:
- Encourage and increase participation opportunities in physical activity for those who are currently inactive or traditionally encounter barriers to participation by providing equipment or training.
- Improve the safety of sporting and active recreation environments and reduce the likelihood of injury while promoting physical activity.
Sucessful applicants 2008-09
Active Club Grant Recipients 2008-09
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Manage your grant
If you are a recipient of an Active Club Grant you can manage your online grant here:
VicHealth Online Grant Management System
Grant conditions
Successful applicants are required to:
- Provide a tax invoice (if GST registered) or an invoice (if not GST registered).
- Sign a funding agreement covering terms of the grant, budget and the equipment to be purchased.
- Agree to conduct the project in a SmokeFree environment.
- Attend a workshop conducted by a Regional Sports Assembly (regional and rural grants) or Sports Medicine Australia – Victorian branch (metropolitan grants).
- Take part in an evaluation of the Active Clubs Grants program if requested.
- Actively work towards improving the club/organisation environment and developing participation opportunities.
- Ensure adequate insurance cover for equipment purchased is in place.
- Acknowledge VicHealth funding through club/organisation communications.
- Not be in receipt of financial support from tobacco companies.
Reporting requirements
- All grant recipients will be required to provide a Financial Report Form detailing what was purchased and the cost. This document will be required to be signed by two officer bearers of the club/organisation.
- Copy of all receipts.
Club/organisation workshops
If your application is successful at least one office bearer from your club/organisation is required to attend a free two hour information session where you will also receive your grant cheque. VicHealth in conjunction with Regional Sports Assemblies and Sports Medicine Australia – Victorian branch, will provide these sessions on how to create healthy club environments, including strategies to increase participation opportunities and help prevent sports injuries. These sessions also provide opportunities for networking.
VicHealth strongly encourages clubs/organisations to send more than one person to these sessions, for example another office bearer, a coach or an active and interested member of the club/organisation.
Successful applicants will be advised of the scheduling of these sessions in regional and metropolitan locations. These sessions are generally held in the evening.
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More information about our physical activity programs
Find out more about VicHealth's work to promote physical activity.
Read VicHealth's physical activity publications.