GFFF - Application Window Extended!

Due to the large amount of interest and number of clubs still wanting to apply for the Grassroots Football Facilities Fund, FFA has decided to extend the application window. Applications will now close at 9am on Monday 8th February 2010.

The Grassroots Football Facilities Fund (GFFF) gives grants for projects that improve the quality, safety, reliability and accessibility of facilities for football (and other sports) in local communities. The GFFF helps grassroots clubs to play a key role in maintaining and preserving important community assets.

Round 1 of the GFFF was open throughout August 2009 and was a well received by clubs with over 300 applications received.

Grants are available for one, or a combination of:

- installation of rainwater tanks attached to club rooms/amenities blocks - planting of winter grass and improvements to drainage of pitches - enhancements to change rooms, particularly those that cater for female players - construction of artificial turf pitches and multi-use sport areas - conversion of open space to allow for the playing of small-sided football (e.g. marking of pitches, provision of goals) - re-marking of futsal pitches and replacement of futsal goals - fixed floodlights or other lighting - field of play improvements such as nets and corner flags - The minimum grant payable for a club is $5,000 and the maximum is $20,000.

Round 2 Grants Round 2 will be open for clubs to apply from Monday 4 January through to close of business Thursday 11th February 2010. NEW DATE

Clubs are able to apply for EITHER funding (up to $20,000) or small sided football goals. There are separate application forms for these.

Application Process The funding application process, as with Round 1, will be a two phase online application. Phase 1 involves completing an online application form.

All applicants will be notified if they have been successful or not. Successful clubs will be asked to submit further information relating to details of their project including but not limited to items such as budget, project plan, contractors quotes, council support / approval.

To be eligible for funding through GFFF, clubs must have completed the National Facilities Audit (NFA).

To apply for the Grassroots Football Facilities Fund and for more information on both GFFF and the NFA please visit www.myfootballclub.com.au.