Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative designed to help schools increase children’s participation in sport and connect them with community sport opportunities. Sporting Schools programs are provided free to children and their families to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life.

The Victorian Government’s TAC is set up to pay for treatment and benefits for people injured in transport accidents, promote road safety and help Victorians get their lives back on track. The TAC and AFL Victoria have partnered together for 33 years, working to achieve the vision of no deaths or serious injuries on our roads. Applications are open for the TAC Club Rewards Program 2025.

Netball Victoria, in collaboration with WorkSafe Victoria, are proud to announce that all clubs affiliated with Netball Victoria are once again eligible to benefit from the WorkSafe Club Safety Fund in 2025.

AFL Victoria, in collaboration with WorkSafe Victoria, are proud to announce that all AFL Victoria affiliated country football and netball clubs are once again eligible to benefit from the WorkSafe Club Safety Fund in 2025.  

Local football clubs across Australia will have the opportunity to share in an $8 million funding boost over 2024-2028 through the Telstra Footy Country Grants. With a pool of $2 million to be distributed in 2025, eligible clubs can apply for grants up to $20,000, helping strengthen, sustain and grow local footy.

The Victorian Government’s Regional Events Fund supports events that bring thousands of visitors to regional Victoria, delivering economic impact, creating jobs and supporting local business. The Fund backs festivals, culinary, sporting and cultural events that showcase the vibrancy of Victoria’s regions.

The Victorian Government’s Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that students can take part in valuable school activities by providing financial support to eligible families. Payments can be used to support student participation in activities, including swimming extension activities, school-organised sport programs and outdoor education programs.

The Country Football and Netball Program is delivered in partnership with the AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria. It provides funding to Local Government Authorities to help regional football and netball clubs, associations and umpiring organisations upgrade and develop facilities in rural, regional and outer metropolitan locations.

The Australian Sports Commission’s Local Para Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability. Successful applicants will receive $750-$1000 towards the cost of attending their championships.

The Australian Sports Commission’s Local Sporting Champions program are now open, providing financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. Successful applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.