The Growing Football Fund is designed to support the coaches and players of tomorrow by creating more opportunities for women and girls in football.

The primary objective of the Growing Football Community Grants Program is to provide tangible support to clubs and associations, with a focus on initiatives that look to attract or retain women and girls in football.

The Community Grants will also aim to:

• provide quality experiences for new and returning football participants that encourage ongoing participation in football.
• support the education and development of community coaches that improve the skills and knowledge of coaches to provide quality football experiences.
• support clubs and associations in developing inclusive and safe environments to support the retention of women and girls at their club.

Eligible clubs and associations may apply for grants of up to $5,000 (excl gst) for initiatives that align to the grant objectives.

To be eligible for a Community Grant, clubs must:

• be located in Australia;
• be registered on Football Australia's Club Changer Program and achieved a 1, 2 or 3-Star rating;
• be registered as a club with Football Australia;
• be a registered incorporated association or a company limited by guarantee;
• not be named by the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse on its list of "Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme";
• not have any outstanding debts with Football Australia or relevant Member Federation; and
• be able to provide evidence, to Football Australia's satisfaction, that the club meets all of the above criteria.

To be eligible for a Community Grant, associations must: be located in Australia;

• be registered on Football Australia's Club Changer Program and achieved a 1, 2 or 3-Star rating;
• be registered as an association and affiliated with a Member Federation;
• be a registered incorporated association or a company limited by guarantee;
• not be named by the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse on its list of "Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme";
• not have any outstanding debts with Football Australia or relevant Member Federation; and
• be able to provide evidence, to Football Australia's satisfaction, that the association meets all of the above criteria.

• Email: growingfootballfund@footballaustralia.com.au