March 20th, 2025Grants for local footy and netty

The state government says it is getting behind regional footy and netball clubs ahead of the
new season, with grants to make sure more Victorians get the chance to play the sport they
love close to home.

Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence and Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
have announced a new round of Country Football and Netball Program grants has opened.

Developed in partnership with the AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria, the program has
invested more than $40 million and delivered more than 580 projects since 2005.

Applications for the new round of grants close on Monday, July 7. Regional and outer
metropolitan councils can apply for grants of up to $250,000 for sports infrastructure
developments including court lighting upgrades, changeroom overhauls, new pavilions and
more.

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas: “Better facilities mean the Macedon community can continue playing footy and netball in their local community for years to come.”

This story based on a media release from the office of Mary-Anne Thomas MP.