The Peter Amor Sports Participation Fund Grant program is an annual grant program delivered by the Ballarat Foundation United Way Inc. in a bid to break the cycles of disadvantage within Ballarat and surrounding areas. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to sporting clubs, groups and organisations promoting sporting pursuits to provide access to, or encourage participation from, disadvantaged individuals and groups.

The Australian Sport Commission has a strong focus on gender equity and continues to strive for women in all their diversity to be actively engaged and equally contributing within the sporting sector. The Women Leaders in Sport programs have supported thousands of women advance their careers, however making systemic changes to achieve gender equity is now a major priority of the Australian Sports Commission.

The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund provides funding up to $40,000 for developing quality facilities that encourage a welcoming environment for all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators. Clubs, associations, schools, councils and cricket facility managers are welcome to apply, acknowledging the important role that these partners play in providing facilities for community cricket across Australia.

Dylan Alcott Foundation grants are available year-round, helping young Australians living with a disability overcome barriers of entry to sport, gain confidence and achieve their dreams. If you’re 26 years old or younger, live with a disability, and are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to apply for a grant to help achieve your sporting goals!

The Victorian Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program is now open. This funding helps grassroots clubs and organisations address barriers in participation, develop safe and sustainable practices and build social and active local communities.

The Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund is now open to regional Local Government Authorities, aiming to deliver new and upgraded community sports infrastructure. Local clubs and organisations are advised to contact their Local Government Authority to express interest, seek support or be involved as a partner in an application.

The Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program is now open, helping sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria through event assistance, event development and strategic event planning grants.

The Victorian Government’s Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open, providing financial assistance to eligible Victorian children and young people, helping families cover the costs of sport and active recreation activities.

The Ballarat Sports Foundation’s scholarship applications are now open online for Ballarat’s up and coming sportspeople who have demonstrated potential to achieve and further develop in their chosen sport.

The Victorian Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program is now open. Access to this funding helps grassroots clubs and organisations address barriers in participation, develop safe and sustainable practices and build social and active local communities.