Programs and activations at your school
Need more support? We’ve got staffers across all states and territories that bolster programs and competitions for schools. Teachers can book a program or request more information.
Check out our Book a Program page for more information and to book a program with us this year.
Sporting Schools
The Sporting Schools program uses games and activities to introduce students to AFL. Activities are adapted to student cohorts and include both coach-delivered and teacher-led programs.
Check out our Sporting School Programs.
AFL Schools Grants and Sporting Schools Grants
The National Schools Grant program is designed to help schools facilitate AFL programs. It aims to:
- Equip and empower schools to run quality AFL programs.
- Help provide a fair and equitable opportunity for AFL programming in all schools.
- Remove barriers that prevent involvement in programs or competitions.
Please see below the dates for this years AFL Grants and Sporting School Funding:
| Term | Funding in Term 1 | Funding in Term 2 | Funding in Term 3 | Funding in Term 4 |
| Date Opened | 8am Monday 17 February, 2025 | 8am Monday 12 May, 2025 | 8am Monday 4 August, 2025 | 8am Monday 27 October, 2025 |
| Date Closed | 5pm Friday 7 March, 2025 | 5pm Friday 30 May, 2025 | 5pm Friday 22 August, 2025 | 5pm Friday 14 November, 2025 |
Check out more about AFL Schools Grants and streams you can apply for here.
Teacher Professional Learning
Explore the latest AFL Schools Professional Learning courses in your state, designed to help teachers bring the game to life at their school. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or introduce AFL to your school for the first time, we’ve got you covered.
AFL Schools Loyalty Program
We value the role teachers play in introducing students to our Programs and want to reward schools with high engagement. To achieve this, we’ve created a three-tiered loyalty program for schools:
🥇 Hall of Fame
🥈 Best on Ground
🥉 Rising Star
Schools that meet the requirements for each tier will unlock rewards such as priority access to grants, ticket offers, player appearances, and relevant State/Territory or local AFL Club incentives!
Check out more here!
Want more?
We’re very excited to connect with you in 2025! If you have any questions please reach out to us at schools@afl.com.au.