Grants

National

Australia Government, Australian Sports Commission (AIS)

This was the link for the grants offered for 2024. The next applications are not open yet.

There are different levels of grants that include Executive Program, Leadership, Individual and Organisation. The objectives of the grants are to provide:

Leadership and development opportunities for women on and off the field.
Help sporting organisations to create inclusive cultures and achieve gender equity.
Drive a positive narrative around women leaders in sport.

Women Leaders in Sport | Australian Sports Commission (sportaus.gov.au)

Australian Government, Australian Sports Commission (AIS)

This was the link for the grants offered for 2024. The next lot of applications, if any have not opened up yet.

There are different levels of grant offering, Executive Program, Leadership workshops, individual Grants and Organisation Grants. The objectives are to provide leadership and development opportunities for women on and off the field. Help sporting organisations create inclusive cultures and achieve gender equity. Drive a positive narrative around women leaders in sport.

Women Leaders in Sport | Australian Sports Commission (sportaus.gov.au)

Australian Sports Foundation

We fund programs designed to increase healthy activity levels and increase participation in sport. Grants are distributed to support projects that improve access to sport for a range of people and communities.

Our focus is on helping kids get active, breaking down the barriers of entry for women and girls, and on bringing more diversity to sport. We work towards an Australia where sport is accessible for all.

Grants | Australian Sports Foundation (asf.org.au)

Australian Government, Department of Heath and Aged Care

Play our way program

The Play Our Way program will provide greater opportunities for women and girls to access, participate and remain involved in sport and physical activity. The Australian Government is providing $200 million for the Play Our Way program. The program will run over 3 years from 2024–25 to 2026–27. The program will provide funding for local solutions and improvements that address participation barriers faced by women and girls. The following types of organisations can apply for funding through a competitive grant opportunity:

local governments
community organisations
not-for-profit organisations
sporting organisations.

Successful organisations will use the grants to:

Provide safe, inclusive, quality and sustainable facilities, equipment and initiatives
Help women and girls to remain involved in sport and physical activity for life.

Play Our Way program | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

State

Government of South Australia, Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing

The Power of Her – Infrastructure and Participation Program

The objective of The Power of Her – Infrastructure and Participation Program (IPP) is to build on and deepen the legacy of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup by providing funding for dedicated facilities, improvements to facilities, equipment and programs for girls’ and women’s sport in South Australia. Successful projects will foster and enhance the participation of female athletes in sport by addressing key challenges and barriers to female participation. Applications for 2023-24 have closed but there will be openings for 2024/25 in the future. Can access the guidelines and forms from 2023-24 to understand the requirements for applying.

The Power of Her – Infrastructure and Participation Program | Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (orsr.sa.gov.au)

Government of South Australia, Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) Grants page offers a comprehensive overview of various funding opportunities designed
to support and enhance sports and recreation initiatives across South Australia. The page outlines multiple grant programs, each targeting specific aspects of community sports development, from grassroots participation to elite athlete support.

Grants | Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (orsr.sa.gov.au)