MyFootballClub - FFA's Home of Community Football in Australia

If you haven't had the time to catch up with some of the plans, programs and good intentions at the FFA for Cummunity Football then go to

 

MyFootballClub

Two things are worth a look:
1. Club Accreditation, and
2. Facilties (Grants)

 

Club Accreditation

Clubs play a fundamental role in the development of football in Australia. In order to raise the overall standard of club administration at all levels of the game, FFA, in conjunction with our Member Federations, will introduce a National Club Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) that will identify, support and reward development best-practice in our football community.

The overall aim of the National Club Accreditation Scheme is to raise standards and to recognise and reward quality clubs, which contributes to quality football experiences for players, volunteers and parents.

FFA will work with the Member Federations to stagger the implementation of the scheme nationally, which will commence from April 2010 onwards.

Facilities Grants
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:

1. portable goals for Optus Small-Sided Football
2. installation of rainwater tanks attached to club rooms/amenities blocks
3. planting of winter grass and improvements to drainage of pitches
4. enhancements to change rooms, particularly those that cater for female players
5. construction of artificial turf pitches and multi-use sport areas
6. conversion of open space to allow for the playing of small-sided football (e.g. marking of pitches, provision of goals)
7. re-marking of futsal pitches and replacement of futsal goals
8. fixed floodlights or other lighting
9. 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 Sunday 31 January.

  

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