More than $7.5 million is available through the second round of the State Government’s The Power of Her – Infrastructure and Participation Program (IPP), dedicated to female sporting facilities, improvements and projects that grow female participation.

In it’s inaugural year, the IPP funded projects that addressed the unique challenges faced by female athletes, improving physical spaces and creating supportive environments where women and girls feel encouraged and empowered to participate.

The State Government has committed $18 million over three years to the IPP, with $10 million of this funding quarantined for football (soccer).

This initiative has been designed to leave a legacy for women’s sport in South Australia, building on the achievements of the Matildas and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

In addition to the IPP funding, more than $5.6 million is on offer through the 2024-25 Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP), helping organisations to develop infrastructure that enhances opportunities for participants of all ages and abilities to engage in active recreation and sport.

Through the rational development of good quality projects, the aim is to see more South Australians enjoying the many physical, mental and emotional health benefits associated with physical activity.

Currently only one in four SA children 12 and under and 14 per cent of those aged 13 to 17 are meeting national activity guidelines.

Applications for the IPP and CRSFP close midday on Wednesday 27 November 2024. For more information on applying for these grant programs, visit www.orsr.sa.gov.au/grants