Strength in numbers for Football West clubs
More than 20 clubs have committed to being good practice clubs and received financial and resource support from Football West’s Building Stronger Clubs Program.
Clubs were invited apply for funding by signing up for the Building Stronger Clubs Program.
The program was launched to future proof the sport by having good practice clubs and associations which provide a better all-round experience for all.
In total, 24 clubs will receive funding towards projects valued at over $100,000.
Football West CEO James Curtis said: “Congratulations to the clubs who have successfully applied for funding through the Building Stronger Clubs Program.
“This will provide direct financial help for clubs to offer better services for their members.
“Money is tight for many clubs and associations and it is fantastic that they have taken advantage of the program. The benefits will be felt throughout the club and this is reflected on what the money will go towards.”
As well as the Building Stronger Clubs Program, Football West has invested further in the sport through the Empowering People Scholarship Fund.
Individuals were invited to apply for scholarship funding to develop their skills further to service the game in Western Australia.
In all, 64 applicants were successful and each will receive $500.
Mr Curtis added: “It is great to see applicants from all over WA apply for the scholarship to further their football education.
“With 20% of the applicants being from regional Western Australia, it goes to show that football in regional Western Australia is growing and will only get stronger.
“Football West has a gender equity target of 50/50 by 2027 and by having a third of the applicants female and wanting to improve, we feel as though we are on track to achieving our goal.”
Football West had previously released a Community Grants Directory, a one-stop shop showing all grants which are available to WA clubs.
The directory shows there is currently over $3 million available for clubs to apply for.
Any questions regarding the Building Stronger Clubs program, please contact particpantsupport@footballwest.com.au or clubsupport@footballwest.com.au
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