Guidelines for $200 million Play Our Way program now available

About the program

The Australian Government is providing $200 million for the Play Our Way program. The program will run over 3 years from 2024-25 to 2026-27. 

The program will provide funding for local solutions and improvements that address participation barriers faced by women and girls. The following types of organisation can apply for grants through a competitive grant opportunity:

• local governments
• community organisations
• not-for-profit organisations
• sporting organisations

Successful organisations will use the grants to:

• provide safe, inclusive, quality and sustainable facilities, equipment and initiatives
• help women and girls to remain involved in sport and physical activity for life. 

The guidelines for the Play Our Way program

Grant guidelines for the Australian Government's $200 million Play Our Way program are now available. Applicants can begin preparing their submissions ahead of the grant round officially opening in March, 2024. 

The program will be spread over three years and there are two streams. Full details can be viewed here however, in summary: 

• Facilities: For projects that establish and improve sporting facilities that are designed for women and girls and further encourage them to take part in sport and physical activity by better meeting their needs. 
  • Applicants will be able to apply for a minimum of $50,000 up to a maximum of $1,500,000 for projects that support new and upgraded facilities, playing areas and spaces for sport and physical activity, specifically for women and girls. For facility projects in small rural towns, remote communities or very remote communities as, the maximum will be $2,000,000 to reflect increased costs in rural and remote areas. 
• Participation and equipment: For programs that encourage women and girls to participate and remain involved in sport and physical activity for life, by tackling barriers such as disadvantage or lack equipment, and for programs that will lead to sustained cultural change in sport. 
  • Applicants will be able to apply for a minimum of $50,000 up to a maximum of $1,000,000 for projects that support modifying and/or developing sustainable and enduring programs to promote women and girls' participation in sport and physical activity, and/or new or upgraded equipment, specifically for women and girls. 

Applications for round one open in mid-March. You can view the guidelines through the link below:

Forecast Opportunity View - P5261: GrantConnect (grants.gov.au)