AFL NSW/ACT is continually looking to help its Community Club network be more viable and sustainable. Grant programs provide great opportunities for clubs to receive funding or products to assist in growing a great club.
Below are various categories – from infrastructure to equipment to cash – which have grant programs suitable for clubs to apply for. This page will be updated continually to provide the latest information and opportunities.
AFL NSW/ACT have a staff member dedicated to supporting clubs with grant applications, so should your club have any questions or require assistance with a submission, please do not hesitate to contact our Community Football Support Manager, Jacinta Houston.
Community Facility/Infrastructure Grants
Program Name
My Community Project
Community Sport Infrastructure Fund
Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund
Stronger Communities Programme
Local Sports Grant Program
Home Ground Advantage
Community Building Partnerships
Stronger Country Communities
NSW Government’s Clubgrants Category 3 Fund
Closing Date
Now Closed
Now closed
Now closed
Now closed
Nov 25, 2019
Now closed
Now closed
Now closed
Now closed
Talented Athlete Funding
Program Name
Local Sporting Champions
Women Leaders In Sport Grants
Closing Date
Now closed
Now closed
Defibrillators Grants
Program Name
Local Sport Defibrillator Program
Closing Date
April 8, 2020
Link to Details / Application
Participation Grants
Program Name
Active Kids Voucher Program
Giving4Grassroots
#TeamHarveyJunior
Local Sports Grant Program
Closing Date
Ongoing
Now closed
Now closed
Now closed
Link to Details / Application
Access All Abilities Grants/Scholarship
Program Name
Sport Access Foundation
Variety Heart Scholarship
Para-sports Equipment Fund
Closing Date
Now closed
Now closed
Now closed
Link to Details / Application
Volunteer Grants
Program Name
Volunteer Grants 2018
Closing Date
Now closed
Link to Details / Application
