Football Australia announces inaugural recipients of Growing Football Fund Community Grants | Football Australia

Football Australia is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Growing Football Fund’s Community Grants, generously supported by CommBank.

This initiative is a testament towards Football Australia’s and CommBank’s joint commitment to empower, support, and encourage women and girls across the nation to actively participate in the game.

A diverse group of 121 clubs and associations from across the country have been selected to receive funding. These grants will support a range of initiatives aimed at:

The collective impact of these initiatives will significantly contribute to Football Australia and CommBank’s shared goal of advancing gender equity and creating quality environments for women and girls within football.

Sarah Walsh, Head of Women's Football, World Cup Legacy, and Inclusion at Football Australia, “We are delighted to recognise the outstanding efforts of our grant recipients in championing initiatives to drive the attraction and retention of women and girls in football.

“Their innovative approach to supporting our game plays a vital role in Football Australia’s chasing its ambitious goal of attracting and retaining 50,000 female participants across Australia over the next two years.”

James Johnson, CEO of Football Australia, added, “The Growing Football Fund Community Grants represent a significant step forward in our efforts to make football the most inclusive and accessible sport in Australia. By supporting clubs and associations at the grassroots level, we are laying the foundation for a brighter future for women’s football in our country.”

Dianne Everett, General Manager, Brand and Creative at CommBank said, “We are thrilled to see the first round of grant recipients take to the field and change