About
Regional All Abilities Participation Grants assist organisations to increase participation opportunities and address barriers to 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; and
- increase awareness, understanding, acceptance, community pride and connection.
Eligibility
Eligible organisations must:
- be not-for-profit and non-government
- be operating in Victoria
- be a legal entity, possessing an Australian Company Number (ACN), Incorporated Association Number (IAN) or an Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN)
- currently deliver activities that encourage participation in sport, active recreation or physical activity
- deliver project funding in one of Victoria’s 48 regional and rural council areas.
The following organisations are eligible to apply:
- Community sport and active recreation clubs, associations and leagues
- State Sporting Associations (SSA)
- State Sport and Active Recreation Bodies (SSARB)
- Regional Sports Assemblies (RSA)
- Regional Academies of Sport
- State recreation organisations
- Disability sporting organisations
- Disability service providers
- Disability or Self-Advocacy groups
- Health and Allied Health service providers
- Neighbourhood House
- Social enterprise
- A registered charity.
Funding Available
Category 1: Equipment and Travel
Up to $25,000 for organisations to:
- purchase equipment, assistive technology, adaptive clothing or environmental aids
- reduce travel costs for active participants with disability, including players, umpires or officials and travel support personnel.
Category 2: Inclusion Workforce
Up to $25,000 for organisations to:
- employ a specialised workforce to support the needs of people with disability
- recruit, mentor, employ and retain a person with disability to a paid or voluntary position.
Category 3: Programs and Disability-led Initiatives
Up to $25,000 for organisations to:
- deliver an on-going sport or active recreation program for people with disability
- deliver projects led by or involving people with disability in the decision-making process.
How to Apply?
For more information, please click here.
Applications close: 10 February 2025
If you have any questions or would like assistance with your application, please contact (03) 5831 8456 or clubsupport@valleysport.net.au