Labor is delivering practical cost-of-living relief for Victorian families – investing in local sporting clubs so more people can play, coach and volunteer without the extra financial pressure.

Steve McGhie Member for Melton today announced that the Melton Basketball Association is one of 544 clubs across the state will share in 672 grants through the Sporting Club Grants Program, with a new round also now open for applications.

The Program provides grants of up to $1,000 for uniforms and equipment, up to $1,500 for resources that improve governance and engagement, up to $5,000 for projects to strengthen volunteering and officiating, up to $5,000 to deliver a new sport or recreation program and up to $750 to support athlete travel.

2nd Melton Scout Group received $1000

Melton Basketball Association received $3,720.00

Melton Bowling Club Inc received $990

Melton Dragons Basketball Club received $4500

Melton Football Club Inc received $1000

The Nigerian Society of Victoria Inc. received $1400

The Sporting Club Grants Program has delivered more than $19.5 million in support to thousands of community sport and recreation clubs across the state to date.

The Program is backed by the Regional Community Sport Development Fund that’s delivering infrastructure upgrades and other programs including the Regional Community Sport Infrastructure Fund to help more regional Victorians get active and be part of their local sporting club.

By providing more opportunities for clubs and organisations to build on their capabilities, this program goes a long way towards future proofing grassroots sport and recreation and ensuring clubs have the skills they need.

Applications for the new round of the Sporting Club Grants open today and will close on 7 April 2026. For more information about the program, latest recipients and how to apply visit sport.vic.gov.au

Quotes attributable to Member for Melton Steve McGhie

“We’re backing more clubs, supporting their volunteers and getting behind local sports that are an integral part of local communities.”

“Congratulations to our grant recipients. I look forward to seeing a new generation of local champions get their chance to play, or volunteer, even coach, and take their performance to a whole new level.”