Football Resources Update

Nov 06
Community Recovery Grants Program available for those in need from WA

The Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries in Western Australia is getting behind the Community Recovery Grants Program. The grant has been made available to assist communities affected by the events associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in late 2022. Funding will go towards rebuilding local groups and community organisations so that they can […]

Oct 30
Volunteer Grant Opportunity to support vulnerable people

The Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grant Opportunity is available for community organisations from November. Organisations wishing to be eligible were required to submit an expression of interest through their Federal MP before 28 September and where if deemed eligible forwarded on by that MP. Each electorate was offered up to $66,225 worth of grants, marking […]

Oct 16
NSW Government Community Building Partnership 2023 round open now

The NSW Government is investing in infrastructure projects that improve social, environmental and recreation outcomes, providing the community with participation and inclusion opportunities. With $27.9 million on offer, and a maximum of $300,000 per electorate, the NSW Government looks to improve opportunities for all NSW residents, both in metropolitan and regional areas. The Community Building […]

Oct 11
Victorian Government supports Indigenous sportspeople with Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program

Applications are now being accepted for the Victorian State Government’s Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program. The program aims to get greater Indigenous participation in sport. It recognises that funding is a huge barrier to participation and thus it seeks to engage with key community stake holders such as local sporting clubs and Aboriginal Community Controlled […]

Sep 29
Victorian Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program applications approaching close date for 2023

With the 2023 football season done and dusted, Victorian grassroots football clubs and organisations are invited to apply for the Victorian State Government’s Sporting Clubs Grants Program, with Round 1 of funding closing 4pm, Thursday October 12. The program’s aim is developing safety and sustainability within grassroots football clubs, as well as driving social and […]

Sep 29
How to effectively implement online services at your football club

By Beau Clements The digitisation of your football club can be a strenuous task, but it doesn’t need to be! Below are a few steps and ideas to ensure greater fluidity in the transition, or incorporation of online services within your football club.   Awareness First things first, people need to know that they have […]

Sep 22
How to market to local sponsors for your football club

By Beau Clements Struggling to find sponsorships for your local football club? Look no further! This article will give some tips and ideas as to how you can promote your club as an enticing business opportunity and bring in some much-needed financial stimulus.   Canteen & BBQ partnerships Speaking to local butchers about BBQ meats […]

Sep 06
How to improve participation and retention in youth grassroots football

Football is one of the most popular games in Australia, in 2021, football had a 48.7% stake in participation rates for children aged 6-13. In May of 2023, the Australian Sports Commission discovered that over 1.1 million Australians were active registered participants in football, with over 400,000 people more than second placed golf. Whilst this […]

Aug 28
New fiscal year brings an opportunity for community park improvements

The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF) supports Crown land managers (CLMs) by providing funding for repairs, maintenance and improvements on Crown reserves. The funding aims to benefit the community, boost our economy and contribute to the cultural, sporting and recreational life of NSW. It is self-sustainable, as the interest and repayments from previous projects help […]

Aug 21
Expressions of interest open for upcoming AFC Level 1 Futsal Coaching Course

Football Victoria and Capital Football are taking expressions of interest (EOI) for their upcoming AFC Level 1 Futsal Coaching course. Held in conjunction with Football Australia, the course lasts six days at a time and is the entry point for Futsal coaches to begin their career. It has a focus on the development of players […]