# Australian grant programs for climate tech and sport clubs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-grant-programs-for-climate-tech-and-sport-clubs
> Updated: 2026-07-31T03:39:53.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

In early July 2026 the New South Wales government announced a $400,000 grant package for 19 climate‑tech ventures focused on closing the gender funding gap, while the federal government launched a $50 million “Game On” scheme to fund up‑to‑500 community sport clubs with energy‑efficiency upgrades.

A few days later the Australian Football League and Telstra confirmed a four‑year extension of the Telstra Footy Grants, adding a $2 million annual pool that raises total investment to $16 million for regional and metropolitan clubs. In its first two years the scheme delivered $4 million to more than 1,000 clubs; the extension adds $8 million more. The same period saw New South Wales allocate over $3 million to the Game on for Change programme, with grants of $15,000‑$450,000 for sport‑based projects tackling domestic, family and sexual violence as part of the $38 million Pathways to Prevention strategy. A $449,000 sub‑allocation supports the Australian Rugby League Commission’s Game on for Respect initiative.

Later in July, NSW announced $500,000 in Play Her Way grants for 16 sporting organisations to expand participation, coaching and leadership opportunities for women and girls. Grants range from $3,000 to $45,000 and fund programmes such as Tri Her Way, Rugby Her Way, AccelerateHER NSW, CoachHer and Her Track Her Career. Additionally, Sydney Olympic Football Club received $77,000 from the Game on for Change programme to embed gender‑equitable leadership and by‑stander training aimed at preventing domestic and sexual violence.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: NSW Government awards $500,000 to boost women and girls in sport

NSW Government allocated $500,000 in Play Her Way grants and $77,000 to Sydney Olympic FC to expand women’s sport participation and promote respectful club cultures.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nsw-government-awards-500000-to-boost-women-and-girls-in-sport

### 2026-07-06: AFL and NSW grant programs secure $5 million for community football and violence‑prevention initiatives

AFL and Telstra extend Footy Grants to 2031, adding $8 million for community clubs, while NSW funds $3 million in sport‑led violence‑prevention grants.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/afl-and-nsw-grant-programs-secure-5-million-for-community-football-and-violenceprevention-initiative

### 2026-07-01: Australian Grants Boost Climate Tech Initiatives and Energy‑Efficient Sports Clubs

NSW awards $400k to 19 women‑focused climate‑tech ventures, while the Australian federal government rolls out a $50 m grant program to upgrade energy efficiency at community sport clubs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-grants-boost-climate-tech-initiatives-and-energyefficient-sports-clubs

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Cite as: Australian grant programs for climate tech and sport clubs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australian-grant-programs-for-climate-tech-and-sport-clubs