Football Legacy Fund helps upgrade infrastructure and boost female participation
The NSW Government’s Football Legacy Fund will see local football clubs and players benefit from more than $6 million to help build or upgrade community infrastructure and boost female participation.
NSW 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.
Minister Henskens advised “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.
“The 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 NSW Football Legacy Fund, delivered in partnership with Football NSW and Northern NSW Football, will focus on inclusive projects that encourage the participation of females and people with disability.
NSW Minister for Women, Bronnie Taylor said the program is securing a brighter future for communities and football clubs across NSW and noted “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."
Football Australia’s Head of Women's Football, Women's World Cup Legacy and Inclusion Sarah Walsh said this is a very exciting milestone for the football community and added “these much-needed funds will ensure we can meet surging demand and support the growth of football, with a focus on women and girls, across NSW.”
Round 1 of the NSW Football Legacy 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, find out more at www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/nsw-football-legacy-fund.
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