Umpiring & Officiating Impact

Why Umpire & Referee Programs Win Grants

Umpire and referee organisations consistently achieve strong grant success due to their broader social impact — building leadership, resilience, conflict resolution skills and inclusive participation pathways beyond traditional on-field play.

Grant Success

Supporting Officials On and Off the Field

Umpiring and refereeing programs can demonstrate strong community outcomes through leadership development, participation, inclusion, education and pathways for people who may not participate as players.

Western Region Football League AFL UmpiresFootball umpiresSunraysia football umpires
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AFL Umpiring

Western Region Football League AFL Umpires

Grant funding secured for umpire development and participation initiatives, with $50,000+ in successful funding outcomes.

Victorian Basketball Referees AssociationEastern Cricket Association UmpiresVictorian Women's Cricket Umpires AssociationEssendon District Football League Umpires Association
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Basketball & Cricket Officials

Victorian Basketball Referees

Multiple branches and officiating groups supported through successful funding applications, including more than $15,000+ in grant outcomes.

Riddells District Football League UmpiresPNUA UmpiresWest Gippsland Umpires
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Regional Umpiring

Riddells District Football League Umpires

Regional umpiring organisations have also successfully accessed funding for recruitment, training and development initiatives, including $10,000+ in successful grants.

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Broader Community Impact

More Than Just Match-Day Officials

Umpiring and refereeing programs can deliver outcomes across leadership, confidence, communication, resilience, inclusion, youth development and community participation — creating a strong foundation for many grant opportunities.

Sporting Grant Support

Could Your Umpire or Referee Group Be Eligible?

Speak with our team about grant opportunities that may support recruitment, training, equipment, participation programs and development pathways for officials.

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