Introduction
Local football clubs across Australia will have the opportunity to share in an $8 million funding boost over four years, as the AFL and Telstra launch Telstra Footy Country Grants. With a pool of $2 million to be distributed in 2025, eligible regional and metro clubs can apply for grants up to $20,000 – helping strengthen, sustain and grow local footy.
As the foundation of our great game and the heartbeat of communities, investment in local clubs is vital to ensuring everyone has access to play Aussie Rules and experience the health, social and wellbeing benefits that come with belonging to a club.
Extended information on the criteria of this program outlining what can be applied for can be found at our website here: https://play.afl/clubhelp/footy-country-grants
Key Dates:
Applications will open on Monday 2nd December 2024. The following dates will represent a cut off for when applications are considered. For example, if you were to miss Round 1, you can still apply; however, the outcome of your application won't be known until after the Round 2 closure date.
- Round 1: Monday 2nd December 2024 to 11:59pm (AEDT) Sunday 2nd February 2025
- Round 2: Monday 3rd February to 11:59pm (AEST) Thursday 3rd April 2025
- Round 3: Friday 4th April to 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday 25th May 2025
- Round 4: Monday 26th May 2025 to 5pm (AEST) Thursday 24th July 2025
Application outcomes will be provided via email and you should expect to receive an update at:
- Round 1: Week of Monday 3rd March 2025
- Round 2: Week of Monday 5th May 2025
- Round 3: Week of Monday 23rd June 2025
- Round 4: Week of Monday 18th August 2025
Please ensure you SAVE as you complete each question. Upon starting the application process, you will be emailed a link to your form to allow you to return at anytime.
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