Grants offered to help build clubs

HOME builder Metricon is offering five local sports organisations a chance to take one thousand dollars back to their club rooms.

Knows as the HomeSolution Helping Hand program, Metricon spokesperson Andrew van der Lugt said the effort was about supporting to Ballarat’s sports teams and clubs.

“It’s exciting to be able to give back to such a wonderful local community,” he said.

“We love being a part of the journey of first home buyers in Ballarat so it’s great we can now give back to the broader community as well.

“The hardest part will be choosing who gets the grants, I’m excited to read all of the entries and be inspired by the great things clubs and groups in Ballarat are doing.”

To be in the running for one of five $1000 grants, the clubs in Ballarat or close surrounding areas will need to be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, have an ABN that reflects that status and a bank account.

Projects included in the grants must start after 1 May and be completed by 1 December.

“We know how much can be achieved with $5000 dollars which is why we are offering five $1000 grants to fund grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and organisations across Ballarat,” Mr van der Lugt said.

Applications close on 30 March and can be submitted via bit.ly/3hmZZEy.