Victorian footballers are able to apply for the latest round of the Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program to help subsidise travel costs including fees for training camps, competition entry and registration.
The program was launched in 2015 to aid athletes, teams, coaches and officials cover travel and accommodation costs associated with competing at regional, state and national levels.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence explained the grants program lets Victoria’s rising athletes “take the next step” from the community to elite competition.
“Victoria is the home of sport and we’re backing our athletes and talent by reducing travel and accommodation costs so they can focus on realising their sporting dreams,” he said.
Grants of up to $6,000 are available for recognised state sporting associations, regional academies of sport and state sport and active recreation bodies. Victorian sport and active recreation clubs can also apply for grants of up to $2,000.
It also supports emerging athletes attending pathway development programs and trainings.
Since 2015, more than 1,700 grant recipients have received more than $3.1 million to help pursue their goals.
Applications for the current round will be open until March 20, 2023.
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