The Allan Labor Government is backing Northcote sport clubs with grants to help more people get involved in the sports they love.

Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced that 875 grants will go to more than 740 clubs statewide, who will share in more than $1.2 million from the Sporting Club Grants Program.

These grants support clubs to purchase uniforms and equipment, upskill volunteers, coaches and officials, and improve their accessibility and engagement with local communities.

In Northcote, the funding is making a tangible difference for grassroots sports:

• The Red Tag Fly Fishers' Club Inc will receive $5,000 to support certified casting instructor training.

• North Alphington Cricket Club Inc will receive $4,125 for a coach development and volunteer recognition program.

• Thornbury Turf Strokers Cricket Club will receive $900 to purchase locally made cricket balls for their junior players.

The Sporting Club Grants Program has provided more than $18 million to thousands of community sport and recreation clubs across the state over the past decade.

From playground redevelopments to new sporting precincts, investments like these provide high-quality and accessible places for Victorians to reap the benefits of sport and active recreation.

For more information on the grants and a full list of recipients Sport and Recreation Victoria | Sport and Recreation Victoria

Quotes attributable to Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence

“This is a major boost for clubs across the state - we’re making sure clubs have the skills and equipment they need to thrive, and get more people involved.”

“We want our local sporting clubs to be backing the next generation of local champions – and these grants provide them the chance to do just that.”

Quote attributable to Kat Theophanous, Member for Northcote

“Local sports clubs in the inner north contribute enormously to our community. These grants are about making sure they have what they need to grow, thrive, and welcome people of all ages and abilities to join in the sports they love.”