Round Two of the Growing Football Community Grant Program is now open for local clubs to apply, it opened on August 21st and will go until September 16th.
In light of the successful FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, Football Australia introduced the Growing Football Fund to further boost the development of women’s football across the country and after a successful first round of recipients, applications opened up again for more grassroots clubs.
Supported by CommBank, this fund offers community clubs and associations the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $5,000. These grants aim to support initiatives and programs focused on enhancing and promoting women’s and girls’ football.
Key dates
Application open dates:
10am AEST, Wednesday 21 August 2024 – 10pm AEST, Monday 16 September 2024
Project delivery period:
Clubs/associations will have up to 12 months to utilise the funding.
Grant objectives
The main goal of the Community Grant Program is to offer concrete support to clubs and associations, with an emphasis on initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining women and girls in football.
Additionally, the program seeks to:
– Create positive experiences for both new and returning football participants that encourage continued involvement in the sport.
– Enhance the education and development of community coaches, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality football experiences.
– Assist clubs and associations in fostering inclusive and safe environments to help retain women and girls within their clubs.
The collective impact of these objectives will significantly contribute to Football Australia and CommBank’s shared goal of advancing gender equity and creating quality environments for women and girls within football.
Grant Guidelines + link
The Guidelines provide information on all things related to the grant, including eligibility criteria, type of activities that will or will not be funded, assessment criteria and more. Any club or association wishing to apply for the Growing Football Fund must review these guidelines.
A document outlining the conditions of the Grant can be found here.
In March 2024, the inaugural round of 121 clubs or associations was confirmed a Growing Football Community Grant.
To contact for more details, the email is provided below:
growingfootballfund@footballaustralia.com.au
