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.
Grants of up to $250,000 are available to deliver infrastructure projects that include the redevelopment and construction of new ovals and netball courts, installation of sports lighting, and construction of new and redevelopment of existing pavilions, including gender-neutral change rooms.
There’s also a strong focus on supporting clubs that recently experienced hardship such as loss due to impacts from recent bushfires, socio-economic disadvantage or other economic challenges.
Local clubs and organisations are advised to contact their Local Government Authority if they wish to express interest and seek support from the Program.
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Applications close 26th February 2026.