NSW Football Legacy Fund now open for applications
The NSW football community will benefit from more than $6 million to help build or upgrade community infrastructure and boost female participation as part of the NSW Football Legacy Fund.
Since learning that Australia would co-host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 (FWWC 2023), Football NSW have been committed to ensuring the event provides a lasting legacy for female football across the entire community.
Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge was delighted to see the Fund now being open to the football family.
“The Fund will help support our Associations and Clubs to meet the needs of our fast-growing female football community, by increasing access to facilities and developing players, coaches, referees, and administrators,” Mr Hodge said.
“As we strive towards 50/50 gender participation, we are very proud to be working alongside the NSW Government to champion future generations of female football participants.”
Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said the legacy of NSW hosting matches for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will live on long after the tournament ends.
“The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will bring the best players from across the globe to NSW as they compete for the prestigious title of world champions and the NSW Government wants to ensure they leave a positive legacy for our next generation of football stars,” Mr Henskens said.
“The NSW Football Legacy Fund will ensure the entire NSW football family benefits from the state hosting World Cup matches, from grassroots through to elite-level competition.”
The program, delivered by the NSW Government in partnership with Football NSW and Northern NSW Football, will focus on inclusive projects that encourage the participation of females and people with disability.
Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the program will be investing in our communities and secure a brighter future for football clubs across NSW.
“This funding will help enhance club facilities and provide a more welcoming and inclusive place for women and girls, whether they’re players, coaches, referees or administrators,” Ms Taylor said.
Round 1 of the Fund has two streams available; Infrastructure, with up to $2.5 million available for the upgrade or construction of new community facilities; and Participation, with up to $650,000 available for programs that support increased football participation and leadership development.
To apply, visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/nsw-football-legacy-fund
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