Monday, 13 August 2007

SYKES: SPORTING UNIFORM GRANTS PROGRAM FOR 2007

The Nationals Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes, wishes to inform Victorian clubs, organisations and community groups in the Benalla Electorate that the second round of funding for the Sporting Uniform Grants Program for 2007 are now open.

Successful recipients from the Benalla Electorate for the first round of funding were:

Dr Sykes said the Our Club, Our Future Sporting Uniform Grants Program provides grants of up to $1,000 to assist in the purchase of sports uniforms. The total funding pool is $1.5 million.

The grant program will provide funding for the purchase of necessary uniform and footwear items essential for playing sport eg. Jumpers, footwear, tracksuits, self defence clothing, shirts & singlets, socks, bathers, hats, pants/shorts, leotards, skirts and athlete suits.

Applications for the second round of funding are to be submitted by 3 September 2007 (unsuccessful applications from the first round of funding which have met the criteria of this program may be reconsidered in the second round).

For information on this funding contact Department of Victorian Communities ph: 1300 366 356 or web site www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au or Peta Clark at Bill Sykes’ office ph: 5762 2100.

Media contact: Bill Sykes (03) 5762 2100 or 0427 624 989