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Her Path to Play 2025-26 Program

Applications open 10 February 2026 at 9.00 am

Applications close 20 March 2026 at 2.00 pm

Overview

Her Path to Play (the Program) is funded through the Community Support Fund (CSF). Legislation requires that funding under this program is provided for the benefit of community sport and recreation clubs.

The Program aims to support eligible organisations to develop and deliver programs that cater for the needs and interests of all women and girls to increase opportunities to participate, including specific cohorts who may experience additional barriers to participation.

The Program is designed to support a range of initiatives and projects across the sector that increase and retain women and girls in sport at all levels. This includes players, coaches, officials, administrators and other leadership roles.

Who can apply?

The Program is open to peak sport and active recreation providers, sport and active recreation clubs and service providers who meet the eligibility for funding requirements.

Funding available

The total funding pool for the Program is $400,000.

Funding limits (per applicant) are:

  • Minimum funding amount: $1,000
  • Maximum funding amount: $20,000

The Program will provide funding for Projects commencing from 1 July 2026 and completed by December 2027.

Her Path to Play Program Guidelines (PDF 351.8 KB)