Telstra Footy Grants

Agency: Telstra

Closing: Round 4: 23 July 2026

Eligibility:  All Community Football Clubs affiliated to the AFL can apply.

 

Eligible projects up to $20,000 are available and are listed in the guidelines for:  

 

Grow and assist volunteer capacity

  • Training courses
  • Items to ease the workload on volunteers:
  • Items required to modify ovals for junior football or NINES competitions
  • Other initiatives recommended by State AFL body to grow and assist volunteer capacity

 

Grow and Diversify Participation

  • Start-up costs associated with the establishment of new or amalgamated clubs
  • New girls teams in age groups up to under 12’s
  • Grants of up to $500 per participant are available to promote increased participation among diverse communities
  • Indigenous or Pride themed items
  • Other initiatives recommended by State AFL body to grow and diversify participation

 

 Improve Environments and Experiences

  • Short-term financial support to distressed clubs ie where a natural disaster may have impacted on the club’s ability to operate
  • Safety Lighting and/or surveillance/security cameras to monitor matchday environment on and off field
  • Other initiatives recommended by State AFL body that improve environments and experiences

 

 

Link for information here