The World Game Facilities Fund is a $20 million state-wide Victorian Government investment program that funds the development of high-quality, accessible community football infrastructure. Funding will assist local football clubs and organisations to upgrade existing or develop new facilities across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria to support the sustainability and growth of football.
It is underpinned by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ priorities to ensure the state’s economy benefits all Victorians by creating more jobs for more people, building thriving places and regions and nurturing inclusive communities.
For specific details on the program, including the objectives of the fund, the grant amount available and eligibility of applications please refer to the guidelines.
Program guidelines
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Eligibility
Only Local Government Authorities and Alpine Resort Boards are eligible to apply directly to the Fund.
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Funding range of grant
Up to $500,000
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Dates
This funding round is open until 9 May 2022
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Application Process
Process for clubs/local organisations
Local clubs and organisations can only seek access to support from the Fund by submitting an Expression of Interest Form for Community Organisations (Word) directly to their local council.
Local organisations are advised to contact their local council about timelines for expressions of interest.
Process for councils
The application process will require the submission of an online Application.
Please refer to the World Game Facilities Fund Guidelines for further information on the application process.
Successful Applications Announced
Successful applications of the 2022 World Game Facilities Fund will be announced circa July 2022.
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Apply Now
Please ensure you have read the World Game Facilities Fund Guidelines prior to submitting any applications.
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Supporting documents
Fact sheets and templates
- In-Kind Labour and Voluntary Support fact sheet and template (Word)
- Competitive Neutrality fact sheet (Word)
- Project Management Framework fact sheet and template (Word)
- Schedule of Use fact sheet and template (Excel)
- Capital-Replacement-Plan fact sheet and template (Word)
- Detailed Area Schedule Example and Template (Excel)
- Fair Play Code form for tenants (Word)
- Environmentally Sustainable Design fact sheet (Word)
- Universal Design fact sheet (Word)
- Project Governance framework template (Word)
- SunSmart Online Shade Audit Tool
Guides
These publications are intended for use as a guide only and further specialist advice should be sought on the specifics of your project:
- Sport and Recreation Victoria Infrastructure Grants – Acknowledgement and Publicity Guidelines (pdf)
- Sport and Recreation Victoria Infrastructure Grants – Acknowledgement and Publicity Guidelines (Word)
- Artificial Grass For Sport Guide (pdf)
- Artificial Grass For Sport Guide (Word)
- Community sporting facility lighting guide (pdf)
- Community sporting facility lighting guide (Word)
- Healthy Choices: policy guidelines for sport and recreation centres
- Female participation in sport and physical activity a snapshot of the evidence
- Physical activity across life stages
- Welcoming Sport
- Women in sport and recreation in Australia
- Barriers to sports participation for women and girls
- Retaining the Membership of Women in Sport
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Program area and assistance
Read more about Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV)
For assistance with a project idea and/or an application contact your Sport and Recreation Victoria representative.
For general Sport and Recreation Victoria grant enquiries: