Application Process
Step One: Country football and netball clubs and umpiring organisations submit an Expression of Interest (Word 94kb) to their local council.
Clubs and umpiring organisations are strongly encouraged to discuss project ideas with council before completing an expression of interest.
It is highly recommended that clubs/organisations and Council make timely contact with the Victorian Country Football League, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria representatives (where applicable) to seek their support for project ideas.
Step Two: Councils review all expressions of interest, and endorse project proposals before submitting an application to the Department of Planning and Community Development for consideration
Councils review all expressions of interest received from clubs/organisations in their municipalities. Councils are strongly encouraged to discuss project ideas with Department of Planning and Community Development staff before completing an application and submitting to the Country Football and Netball Program.