AFL 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 note that applications for AFL Schools Grants are facilitated via an external platform called SmartyGrants. To submit an application you will need to create an account on the SmartyGrants platform - this account is completely independent from your AFL Schools Membership/AFL iD account details.
2026 AFL Schools Grant dates
| Term | Opens | Closes |
| 1 | March 16 | March 30 |
| 2 | June 1 | June 15 |
Subsidy of $500 available to help cover the cost of a new set of guernseys/jumpers for school teams, and the purchase of appropriate playing uniforms that are made specifically for girls.
Full day ($450) and half day ($250) CRT Cover relief grants available to allow teachers to either attend an AFL Professional Learning session or competition day.
$300 per team, per competition, to support teams to participate in competition or event days.
Event attendance grants can be used to support attendance at AFL Schools Competitions days through bus funding.
Base-level AFL equipment pack available to both primary and secondary schools.
Subsidy of $500 available to help cover the cost of goal post padding for school oval goal posts.
FAQ's
You must be an AFL Schools Member to be considered for an AFL Schools Grant
Please note that these grants are classed as a gift and as such there are no GST implications. If your school requires a remittance for payment, please reach out to our Customer Service team via schools@afl.com.au and our finance team can provide a remittance advice after payment has been made.
When prompted for Bank Account details during the application process, please input the following mock bank account details – Account Name ‘School name’, BSB ‘082 100’ & Account Number ‘12345678’. If successful, grant funds will be distributed by the NSW Dept of Education on behalf of the AFL.
When prompted for Bank Account details during the application process, please input the following mock bank account details – Account Name ‘School name’, BSB ‘082 100’ & Account Number ‘12345678’. If successful, we will be in touch to facilitate payment via invoice.
*Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.