Football Resources Update

May 22
The NSW Government’s Level the Playing Field Program gives women’s football a necessary boost

Harnessing the popularity of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the NSW Government’s Level the Playing Field Program is investing $30 million into supporting 26 new women’s sports projects. Since the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the amount of women participating in club football has increased by 17%. This huge influx is a massive opportunity for Football […]

May 17
$500,000 dedicated to the improvement of safety across NSW

A list of successful applicants across Football New South Wales are now entitled to a grant courtesy of $500,000 to Local Sport Defibrillator Grant (LSDG). The sole purpose of LSDG is to provide Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to sports clubs across the state in order to combat the growing correlation between sport participation and cardiac […]

May 13
Local Sport Grants to provide major support for NSW football

The goal of the Local Sport Grants Program is to offer assistance to community-level sports clubs, with the objective of increasing engagement, organizing events, enhancing accessibility, and modernising sports and recreational amenities. In this latest funding round, a substantial sum of $4.65 million was allocated, providing ample opportunities for local communities to enhance their sporting […]

May 02
Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program ready to help Victorian clubs in need

Sport and Recreation Victoria has opened applications for the Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program until May 31, 2024.

Apr 08
Local Sporting Champions grant available for competitors aged 12-18

Local Sporting Champions (LSC) is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 who are participating in state, national or international competitions. The LSC program commenced in November 2008 and has supported over 75,000 junior sportspeople to achieve their sporting goals. The Australian Government recognises that junior […]

Apr 04
Gambling Community Benefit Fund encouraged by Football Queensland to improve facilities

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund’s (GCBF) second round of applications for 2024 are open until April 30. Ran by the Queensland Government, it has been supported by Football Queensland to encourage applicants to get involved in the state’s largest one-off community grants program which distributes approximately $60 million each year. The GCBF supports groups across […]

Mar 22
Play Our Way program promises more important funding for women’s football

The Australian Federal Government is accepting applications for its Play Our Way program, a $200 million initiative to provide better facilities and resources for girls’ and women’s sport. The total funds will be spread over a three year period – 2024-2025 to 2026-2027 – in what is expected to be a round-by-round process. The program […]

Mar 12
Applications open for Power of Her funding initiative in South Australia

The South Australian Government is accepting applications for the first round of its $18 million Power of Her funds program, dedicated to improving facilities, equipment and programs for women’s sport. First announced in October last year, the fund follows the Power of Her Leadership Symposium, which brought together leaders from six South Australian women’s sport […]

Nov 27
The 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund to cater for participation boom

The Victorian Government’s 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is a state-wide investment, open until December 13, 2023. This fund was created to adapt to the increasing need for infrastructure that is required for regular active sport and recreation. Utilising three streams, sports clubs, facility managers and community organisations will all benefit from the following grants: […]

Nov 13
Football Victoria’s Community in Business Full-Time Lunch to keep the momentum

Football Victoria will wrap up the very best of 2023 as part of the Community in Business (CIB) Full-Time Lunch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, November 16. With the theme of ‘Keeping the Momentum’ for the day, all attendees on the day will celebrate the highlights from within Victoria and nationwide. Following the […]