Category: Grants

May 27
Significant Sporting Events Program open for organisations

Sport and Recreation Victoria have released the Significant Sporting Events Program which helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria. The fund supports events that are national or international focus or have regional significance and are recognised by a relevant sporting body. There are three types of grants that are […]

May 23
Landmark $304 million funding for Sunshine Coast sporting venues

The Queensland Government has confirmed that there will be $300 million funding commitment for Sunshine Coast’s Olympic venues, including a $148 million stadium upgrade to host football matches. The Sunshine Coast Stadium will receive a $148 million upgrade to ensure it attracts world-class sport, recreational and entertainment events. On top of the stadium upgrade, there […]

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 […]