Community Grants program launchesMonday, June 19, 2023 - 2:57 PM

Metro Junior Football Clubs are the beneficiaries of a series of significant community grants on offer by the Metro South, Central and North Regional Development Councils (RDC’s). 

Over the past six months, each RDC board, led by Chairs, Karen Wheatland (South), Travis Burrows (Central) and Ian Brotherton (North) have been working on establishing a budget that focuses on meeting the key pillars of the RDC & WAFC strategies. 

Forming part of these budgets is the launch of four club grants which all clubs are encouraged to apply and think outside the box when it comes to developing new initiatives that continue to grow and enhance community football. 

The RDC Community Grants funding packages aim to support clubs across the metro area, working across all areas of community football including community engagement, volunteers, game environment and club-based participation. 

Funding applications are currently being invited from RDC affiliated community clubs in the following categories:

Volunteer Recognition and Education Initiatives  
Applications will be considered aimed to assist clubs in undertaking a range of NEW volunteer recognition or education activities and initiatives of your choosing.
This initiative aims to fast-track club efforts in promoting volunteering and supporting those that make a difference at the club.

Indigenous & NAIDOC Grants Package
Applications will be considered aimed to assist clubs in undertaking a range of indigenous activities or initiatives.
This initiative aims to celebrate and acknowledge the wonderful contributions indigenous players, families and culture bring to our game. 

Strategy Grants 
Applications will be considered aimed to support clubs in achieving outcomes located within the RDC strategy. 

Club Culture and Development Program 
Applications will be considered to participate in a program that aims to assist clubs in creating positive cultures and operational practices that will enhance the experience for all football participants.

Travis Burrows, Chair of the Metro Central RDC, said: “We’re looking to support junior football clubs this year by providing a significant funding package for clubs to support them achieve greater outcomes for community footy”.

“These funding packages roughly equates to $2,000 per club across the three RDC regions, which is one of the largest funding programs offered to clubs in recent history”. 

WA Football, Head of Club Development and Volunteers, Corey Ranger congratulated the RDC board members for their work in achieving this outcome. 

“An incredible amount of time and effort has gone into creating these funding packages for clubs, and each RDC board member are to be congratulated for this proactive outcome.” 

“The RDC club funding support will go a long way towards growing club-based participation, supporting volunteers and driving positive environments across the metropolitan area.” 

The grant application period will remain open from the 16th June – 28th July for junior clubs across the nine Junior Metro Districts.