The Salvation Army provides support to sport and community groups through their grants program.

Salvation Army Community Sports Grants

The Salvation Army have drought support funds available to assist small regional communities to maintain sporting associations during the drought. The Salvation Army acknowledges the value of community connectedness offered through sports associations.

Funds are available for the following:

• Subsidy payments to maintain family and individual membership to local sporting associations.
• Subsidy payments on behalf of members to state affiliations eg, VNA, Auskick
• Club grants for uniform and equipment purchases
• Club grants to support the association in difficult times and maintain viability during the drought.
• Priority funding is for projects that model and encourage family involvement, education and encouragement to children and young people.

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Operation Living Waters Community Event

Drought Appeal funding is available for rural groups to support events/projects that benefit the wider community and foster wholesome family relationships. Community Groups from regional centres in drought affected areas are eligible to apply.

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