Women & Girls Grants and Opportunities
Supporting every opportunity for Women and Girls to get involved in our great game.
Junior & Youth Girls Uniform Grants Program
In 2024, the Australian Football League (AFL) launched the Junior & Youth Girls Uniform Grant Program. Proudly supported by Fanatics, the program strives to help more girls feel confident, included and proud to play community football by giving their leagues, clubs and umpire associations the means to provide them with gender appropriate uniforms. Excitingly, in 2026, the AFL and Fanatics will once again be delivering the grant with a total pool of $250,000 available.
Clubs and umpire associations are able to apply for up to $3,000 each, while leagues can apply for up to $10,000.
The purpose of this funding may include:
- Replacing white shorts with a suitable alternative for junior & youth girls’ teams; or
- Purchasing of appropriate playing/umpiring uniforms that are made specifically for girls (i.e. female cut shorts, guernseys and sports bras)
The grant applications will open on Monday October 26 to community football leagues, clubs, and umpire associations. Applications will close at 5pm AEST Sunday November 22.
To ensure the grant is easily accessible for everyone, we’ve made the application process as simple as possible. View the submission guide here.
2026 Chemist Warehouse AFLW Ambassador Program
Meet the 2026 Chemist Warehouse AFLW Community Ambassadors
Congratulations to Zara Cavalot (WA), Nicole Conley (TAS), Katrina Gray (VIC), Sheldon Janissen (NSW/ACT), Brooke Neindorf (SA), Belinda Phelan (QLD) and Jelena Tipungwuti (NT). Click here to read more about the 2026 Chemist Warehouse AFLW Community Ambassadors.
Each ambassador receives a $1,000 grant from the Women’s Football Fund to donate to the club of their choice and the opportunity to be involved in the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series.