In a significant development for grassroots sport across Melbourne’s northeast, the Coalition has committed substantial funding to one of Victoria’s most storied football clubs.
Upgraded Eastern Oval Opens to Boost Football in Victoria
Discover how the upgraded Eastern Oval enhances football in South West Victoria, boosting opportunities for players and teams!
Victorian grants open for sporting clubs 2025
Sport and Recreation Victoria has opened the latest round of applications for the Sporting Club Grants Program. Here is how to determine if your club is eligible and how to apply!
General Manager of Oakleigh Cannons FC Aki Ionnas: “We’ve proved we are the best team in NPL Victoria”
Aki Ionnas is the General Manager & Director of Football at the Oakleigh Cannons FC, whose senior men’s side were …
CiTC’s ‘Man Up’ initiative uses football to inspire change
Game-Changer! CiTC’s ‘Man Up’ Program Reveals Groundbreaking Pilot Results!
Shepparton Cup 2024: The largest junior football tournament goes from strength to strength
The Shepparton Cup was conducted over the weekend, with the event being the largest weekend junior football tournament ever held …
Football Victoria confirmed 2024 Club Development Grants
Local Football Clubs Strike Gold! See Which Teams Scored Big in the 2024 FV Club Development Grants!
Football Victoria launch GO Family football program
Football Victoria has introduced a new program called GO Family, inviting families to enjoy football together focusing on improving fitness …
Altona City SC unveils new pitches and pavilion
Altona City SC has revealed three new upgraded pitches and a new pavilion at their home ground, HC Kim Reserve, …
Strengthening Regional Community Sport supporting Victoria’s strategic projects
The Strengthening Regional Community Sport 2024-2027 program is designed to provide grants for local, strategic projects aimed at boosting participation …
Sustainable Volunteer Workforce Program commits funding through to 2027
Sport and Recreation Victoria is providing grants to regional organisations through the Sustainable Volunteer Workforce Program. The program, which will …
Oakleigh Cannons confirm Jack Edwards Reserve redevelopment
Oakleigh Cannons FC and the Monash City Council confirm that the redevelopment project at Jack Edwards Reserve has officially kicked …
Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program ready to help Victorian clubs in need
Sport and Recreation Victoria has opened applications for the Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program until May 31, 2024.
Ross Reserve Athletics set for practical completion
SPORTENG, in collaboration with the City of Greater Dandenong Council, confirmed that Ross Reserve Athletics is set for practical completion …
Walking Football in Bendigo boosted by completed major redevelopment
Walking Football in Bendigo is benefitting with an improved space to play thanks to the opening of a $4.97 million …
The 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund to cater for participation boom
The Victorian Government’s 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is a state-wide investment, open until December 13, 2023. This fund was …
Victorian Government supports Indigenous sportspeople with Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Victorian State Government’s Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program. The program aims to get …
Victorian Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program applications approaching close date for 2023
With the 2023 football season done and dusted, Victorian grassroots football clubs and organisations are invited to apply for the …
Significant Sporting Events Program returns for 2023-24 financial year
The Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program is back for the 2023-24 financial year, with six funding rounds available in …
Professional Development Scholarships Program available to build craft for leadership roles
Victorian women can build specialist skills to make their mark in the sport and active recreation sector, as part of …
AAMI Park transformed for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and beyond
In preparation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the Victorian State Government recently announced that infrastructure and facilities at …
Football Victoria’s Karen Pearce: “The reality of record ticket sales allows us to break the social and cultural barriers”
Football Victoria recently held their Community in Business (CIB) event which saw women’s football and the World Cup as topics …
Home of the Matildas officially opened at La Trobe University
The Matildas can now call La Trobe University home after the facility was officially opened before the FIFA Women’s World …
Brunswick Juventus FC receive $10,000 funding grant from Victorian Government
Brunswick Juventus FC have announced they have received a $10,000 funding grant from the Victorian State Government. The club received …
Together More Active Program to enhance community sport
Together More Active 2023-27 grants are available until May 31, 2023 to support Victorian community football clubs in creating a …
Business and Community Sport Flood Recovery Grants closing soon
Flood recovery grants are available for Victorian businesses and community sport organisations until May 1, 2023 at 4pm. The Victorian …
Change Our Game Research Grants Program approaching deadline
The Victorian Government’s 2022-23 Change Our Game Research Grants Program is available for state-based university researchers until Monday April 17 …
Get ahead with the Significant Sporting Events Program
The Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program has been helping sporting, community and events organisations for the whole financial year. …
Change Our Game Women in Sports Broadcasting Program to encourage more media participation
The Victorian Government’s 2022-23 Change Our Game Women in Sports Broadcasting Program supports women who are interested in sports media. …
Round 2 of the Sporting Club Grants Program approaching the deadline
The Sporting Club Grants Program provides funding for grassroots sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria.
La Trobe University set to open The Home of the Matildas in mid-2023
Construction of The Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University Sports Park is on track to be finished the …
The blueprint of new football facilities have been released for Bulleen
Artist impression designs have been released for the new facilities at Templestowe Road, which will benefit residents living in Bulleen. …
Victorian Government pledges support for All Nations Cup
Ahead of the Victorian State Election decided on Saturday, November 26, the Victorian Labor Government has promised a $500,000 commitment …
Liberal commits to building a home ground for Western United if elected
Melbourne’s western suburbs will be home to a brand-new sporting and community precinct in its heartland, if Liberal win the …
Victorian Government launches female football network
The Victorian Government has officially unveiled a new female football networking group, Our Game Network – Victoria for the state. …
New synthetic pitch confirmed for R.D. Egan Lee Reserve
A new synthetic football pitch has been confirmed alongside the potential creation of a planting program for R.D. Egan Lee …
Construction underway at Home of Matildas
Work has begun at La Trobe University in Bundoora, as a next step towards the Commonwealth Bank Matildas calling Victoria …
Bell Park Sports Club backed by local council
The City of Greater Geelong Council has made a significant investment towards Bell Park Sports Club, showing its commitment to …
Olympic Park undergoes stage three redevelopment
Banyule City Council has commenced stage three works on Olympic Park as the venue continues to prosper in redevelopment. Olympic …
Victoria Park Football Club to benefit from multi-million dollar facility upgrades
Victoria Park Football Club have received significant funding for facility upgrades in recent months, at the club’s home ground in …
Diamond Valley United receive $650,000 facility upgrade boost
Diamond Valley United are set to receive new female-friendly change rooms in the coming weeks, after receiving a significant amount …
Northern Falcons FC boosted by lighting upgrades from World Game Facilities Fund
Northern Falcons Football Club will receive a substantial lighting upgrade at their home ground in Preston, through a grant received …
Oakleigh Cannons confirm $4m grant for Jack Edwards Reserve upgrade
Jack Edwards Reserve, home of NPL Victoria outfit Oakleigh Canons and Chisholm United, is set for a $4 million upgrade.
Mount Eliza Soccer Club receive new pitch and lighting upgrades from Victorian Government
Mount Eliza Soccer Club have been the beneficiaries of a recent funding grant from the Victorian Government, with a new …
FC Leopold boosted by $1.57 million facility upgrade project
FC Leopold are set to reap the rewards of a $1.57 million facility upgrade project at Estuary Reserve, the club’s …
Manningham United Blues FC boosted by $300,000 grant for LED lighting upgrades
Manningham United Blues FC have received a $300,000 funding grant which will be used for lighting upgrades at the club’s …
Box Hill United receives green light for $2.8 million facility upgrade project
Box Hill United are set to benefit from a $2.8 million facility upgrade project at the club’s training base at …
Phillip Island Breakers SC to benefit from funding for female-friendly facilities
The Phillip Island Breakers Soccer Club have been the beneficiaries of a funding grant from the Victorian Government’s World Game …
Waverley City Soccer Club boosted by significant funding from the Victorian Government
Waverley City Soccer Club have received a $125,000 funding boost in the form of new and improved competition grade lighting, …
World Game Facilities Fund blitz continues with $500,000 for Ballarat soccer club
The City of Ballarat has announced a $500,000 grant from the Victorian State government, continuing the blitz of funding for …
Victorian Government announce new grants for local community clubs
The Victorian State Government has announced new grants and funding for 11 new community infrastructure projects for local football clubs, …
Melton Phoenix FC receive significant funding for new pavilion
Melton Phoenix Football Club have received $1.18 million in facility funding from the Victorian State Government, with works commencing on …
Yarraville Glory Football Club boosted by $1.18 million funding grant
Yarraville Glory Football Club have been the beneficiaries of $1.18 million in funding through the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund community …
Western United to benefit from state government funding
Western United will receive funding from the Victorian government due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. United joins professional …
Golden Plains to receive additional $465,000 grant for facilities upgrade
The Golden Plains Shire Council will receive an additional $465,535 from the State Government to develop its football facilities at …
Swan Hill Regional Soccer Hub scores funding goal
Swan Hill Rural City Council has received a welcome funding boost to upgrade facilities at Ken Harrison Recreation Reserve.
Backing grassroots sporting clubs across Victoria
The Victorian Government is ramping up support for sporting clubs, leagues and state associations doing it tough during the coronavirus …
Brunswick Zebras to upgrade Sumner Park in $760,000 plan
Brunswick Zebras FC will upgrade their facilities at Sumner Park after a $760,000 refurbishment plan was announced, with works expected …
Victorian State Government provides $1 million boost for Galvin Park
Victoria’s state government has pledged $1 million in funding to help build a new soccer pavilion at Galvin Park in …
Football Victoria welcomes funding from VicHealth
Football Victoria has welcomed the news that VicHealth will be distributing funds to clubs and associations in Victoria, as they …
Football Victoria joins other major sports in helping at-risk teens
Football Victoria have announced they will team up with other major sporting organisations to assist at-risk teens and encourage them …
COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart program available
Sport organisations in Queensland have until June 30 to apply for the COVID SAFE Active Kickstart program – featuring a …
Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package
The $40 million Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package provides grants to support the operational viability of community sport and …
Football Victoria appreciative of $150 million state government package
Football Victoria (FV) have expressed their gratitude on the back of a recent announcement by the Victorian Government, which outlaid …
Boroondara Eagles lodged proposal for lighting upgrade at Macleay Park
As part of their strategic objectives, the Boroondara City Council are proposing to upgrade the lighting at Macleay Park Oval …
Local Sports Infrastructure Fund
The new $22 million Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is a state-wide competitive Victorian Government investment program that provides a range …
Football Victoria looking to grow women’s football into the future
In a statement released on Monday, Football Victoria released a new report into the structure of Women and Girls’ football …
Football Victoria provides update on FootbALLways
In a recent release from Football Victoria, president Kimon Taliadoros provided an update on the new long term, strategic plan …
Victorian government to invest $22 million into state football facilities
This week, Football Victoria announced that the state government will be investing nearly $22 million into footballing facilities across the …
Boost for grassroots in Victoria
Daniel Andrews and the Victorian Government has committed to rectifying the lack of resources at grassroots level. The $21.6 million …
Change Our Game Scholarship Program
The Change Our Game Scholarship Program provides funding to assist women to access professional learning and development opportunities to enhance …