28 January 2016 | Tennis Victoria

Tennis Victoria are pleased to see a number of our community tennis clubs rewarded with grants as part of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program 2015–16.

505 applications were received from sporting organisations across Victoria with 262 sporting organisations funded for $746,000 through the round. VicHealth’s Active Club Grants offer funding to community sport and recreation clubs to increase or maintain participation through their club, by purchasing core equipment.

VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter said this round of grants will support 262 clubs across the state to make a significant difference to the number of people participating in sport, and help Victorians get the recommended two-and-a-half hours per week of moderate physical activity. Clubs in more disadvantaged areas were a particular focus.

“These grants aim to increase or maintain participation in physical activity by funding essential equipment like bats, portable goals, uniforms and balls,” Ms Rechter said.

“Clubs that have high quality equipment and uniforms will help attract new members and retain existing ones.

“Sports and active recreation clubs are a terrific way to get involved in the community, meet new people and keep active for good health. Previous rounds have shown us that these grants encourage people to try new activities, support them to join their local club or continue playing their favourite sport.

“The grants are part of VicHealth’s drive to get 300,000 more Victorians taking part in physical activity by 2023.”

The next round of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants funding opens on 1 February 2016.

For more information on VicHealth’s Active Club Grants, including a list of funded clubs, visit https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/activeclub.