Strengthening the world game

The Strengthening the World Game Program provides funding to assist local football (soccer) clubs and organisations to upgrade existing or develop new facilities to maximise their capacity to cater for additional participation in soccer.

Eligibility

Only local councils can apply directly to the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD).
Football (soccer) clubs and organisations (leagues, associations, and referee associations) have the opportunity to access funds by submitting an Expression of Interest to their local council.

Funding range of grant

Up to $100,000 per assessment period.

Open Dates

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For projects to be considered in the next assessment period, applications must be submitted by 31 January 2012.

Program Guidelines

Strengthening the World Game Guidelines (PDF 1.6 MB) or (Word 128 kb)

Supporting Documents

Documents that are to be considered and/or submitted as part of the Application/Expression of Interest (where applicable):

Documents, fact sheets and templates

• Project Management Framework Fact Sheet (Word 1 MB) and Template (Word 80 KB)
  
• Schedule of Use Fact Sheet (Word 1 MB) and Template (Excel 80 KB) and Example (Excel 100 KB)
  
• Capital Replacement Plan Fact Sheet (Word 1.03 MB) and Template (Excel 29 KB)
  
• Code of Conduct Form for Tenants (Word 2.6 MB)
  
• Environmentally Sustainable Design (Word 1.2 MB)
  
• Universal Design Principles and Disability Standards for Access to Premises (Word 1 MB)
  
• In-Kind and Voluntary Labour Support Proforma (Word 1.6 MB) 
• Aboriginal Heritage Planning Tool
  
• Competitive Neutrality Policy (Word 1 MB)
• Planning permits
• Letters of support
• Quotes, internal cost estimates or Quantity Surveyor Estimates
• Evidence of confirmation of funding sources
• Schematic plans for the project
  

Guides

These publications are intended for use as a guide only and further specialist advice should be sought on the specifics of your project:

• Artificial Grass For Sport Guide (PDF 2.3 MB) or (Word 1.4 MB)
• Netball Court Planning Guide (PDF 393 KB) or (Word 153 KB)
  
• Football and Netball Lighting Guide (PDF 488 KB) or (Word 143 KB)

Before you apply for a grant, we recommend you read about DPCD's Funding Agreements as funding is dependent upon your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.

Apply

Clubs and associations complete the Expression of Interest form (Word 91 KB) and submit to their local council.

Local councils may:

We recommend that you read 'My Grants Application' before commencing your online application for this grant program.
Alternatively councils may download the application form (Word 136 kb) and email it to us.

Program area and assistance

Read more about Sport and Recreation Victoria
For assistance with a project idea and/or an application contact your local DPCD/SRV representative
For general grant enquires contact the Grants Information Line

Interest Areas

Local Government
Sport & Recreation