The Victorian Government’s Regional All Abilities Participation Grants are now open.
Regional All Abilities Participation Grants support grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and community-based not-for-profit organisations, to enable ongoing, sustainable and meaningful participation for people with disability in regional Victoria.
Grants will support organisations to:
- Purchase modified equipment, assistive technology, adaptive clothing and environmental aids
- Recruit, mentor, employ and retain a person with disability to a paid or voluntary position
- Employ a specialised workforce to support people with disability
- Reduce travel costs for active participants with disability
- Broaden the range of on-going, flexible and place-based sport or active recreation programs
- Increase awareness, understanding, acceptance, community pride and connection
Grants of up to $25,000 are available in three categories:
Category 1: Equipment and Travel
Helping organisations remove barriers to participation by funding:
- Inclusive equipment, assistive technology, adaptive uniforms and environmental aids
- Travel assistance for players and officials with disability and support staff.
Category 2: Inclusion Workforce
Strengthening organisation capacity to welcome and support people with disability through:
- Hiring specialised staff to assist participants
- Creating paid or volunteer roles for people with disability, including mentoring and retention support.
Category 3: Programs and Disability-led Initiatives
Empowering organisations to deliver meaningful, inclusive experiences by funding:
- Ongoing sport or active recreation programs tailored for people with disability
- Initiatives led by or involving people with disability in planning and decision-making.
For further information click here.
Applications close on Wednesday 12th August.