Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence announced grants of up to $2,000 are available from today through round one of the Labor Government’s Emergency Sporting Equipment Grants Program.

The grants provide swift and practical support to clubs to help them back on their feet in times of need, replacing essential equipment lost through fires, theft and other setbacks.

Traralgon City Soccer Club which received almost $2,000 to assist after flooding, while North Sunshine Tennis Club also received $2,000 towards replacing stolen equipment after a break-in.

Sporting Club Grants Program which has delivered more than $13 million to support community sporting clubs since 2014.

The recent Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Survival Package has also provided $50 million to more than 7,500 clubs, leagues, state associations and other organisations across the sport and active recreation sector during the pandemic.

These Government initiatives make community sport more accessible and inclusive, stimulate local economies, build local sport and volunteer opportunities, and increase participation.

For more information about the Emergency Sporting Equipment Grants and how they can help visit sport.vic.gov.au.