Facilities Grants
The Grassroots Football Facilities Fund (GFFF) gives grants for projects that improve the quality, safety, reliability and accessibility of facilities for football (and other sports) in local communities. The GFFF helps grassroots clubs to play a key role in maintaining and preserving important community assets.
Round 1 of the GFFF was open throughout August 2009 and was a well received by clubs with over 300 applications received.
Grants are available for one, or a combination of:
- portable goals for Optus Small-Sided Football
- installation of rainwater tanks attached to club rooms/amenities blocks
- planting of winter grass and improvements to drainage of pitches
- enhancements to change rooms, particularly those that cater for female players
- construction of artificial turf pitches and multi-use sport areas
- conversion of open space to allow for the playing of small-sided football (e.g. marking of pitches, provision of goals)
- re-marking of futsal pitches and replacement of futsal goals
- fixed floodlights or other lighting
- field of play improvements such as nets and corner flags
The minimum grant payable for a club is $5,000 and the maximum is $20,000.
Round 2 Grants
Round 2 will be open for clubs to apply from Monday 4 January through to Sunday 31 January.
Clubs are able to apply for EITHER funding (up to $20,000) or small sided football goals.
Application Process
The funding application process, as with Round 1, will be a two phase online application. Phase 1 involves completing an online application form.
All applicants will be notified if they have been successful or not. Successful clubs will be asked to submit further information relating to details of their project including but not limited to items such as budget, project plan, contractors quotes, council support / approval.
For a club to be eligible for the GFFF they must have successfully completed the National Facilities Audit (NFA). For more information, go to the National Facilities Audit page.
Tips for clubs in Round 2
- Set realistic goals for your facility project, considering the funds you have requested and the time you have to complete the project.
- Ensure that you engage your local council prior to completing the application form.
- Phase 1 of the application is your opportunity to sell your club and the facility project.
- FFA will look favourably on applications which include partnerships with other clubs, associations and council.
- FFA will look favourably on projects which secure additional funds either through external sources, or a contribution by the club.
For Further information
Before your club completes an application form, it is extremely important to read the FAQ document below.
For further information, please contact Matt Sheppard, FFA on 02 8020 4064 or e-mail GFFF@footballaustralia.com.au.
Grassroots Football Facilities Fund Resources
 Click here to download the GFFF Guidance Document
Click here to download Frequently Asked Questions
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