Grant funding has played an important role in the Rainbow Roos journey. It has helped us keep participation affordable, take programs into regional communities, develop new opportunities, purchase equipment and remove some of the barriers that can prevent children and families from taking part.
Every successful grant represents an organisation placing its trust in Rainbow Roos to turn funding into genuine community impact. We’re incredibly proud of that trust and even prouder of what it has allowed us to achieve.
Investing in Inclusion
For Rainbow Roos, funding isn’t simply about delivering more sessions. It’s about making sure the people who could benefit most are actually able to participate. Grant funding has allowed us to subsidise participation costs, establish programs in smaller communities, support children with additional needs, develop new programs for different age groups and invest in the equipment and resources needed to deliver them properly.
It has also allowed us to try new ideas, respond to what our communities tell us they need and continue growing without losing the accessibility that Rainbow Roos was built around.
Funding Relationships
NSW GOVERNMENT
An historic three year partnership, supporting the long-term growth and expansion of inclusive Rainbow Roos programs across regional NSW.
WOLPER JEWISH HOSPITAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
Helping keep MiniRoos programs affordable through long-term subsidised participation.
QLD AIRPORT GROUP
Making BabyRoos programs more affordable and accessible for children and families.
AUSPOST
Supporting free Adult Social Soccer, creating a welcoming space for adults to connect.
INGER RICE FOUNDATION
Supporting inclusive opportunities that help children build confidence, participate and experience the benefits of being active.
CHANGE-X
Supporting free community soccer that encourages physical activity, social connection and positive mental wellbeing.
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS FOUNDATION
Providing high-quality play equipment to support our inclusive sessions and programs.
NORTHERN NSW LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT
Funding our Walking Football programs, creating more opportunities for older adults to stay active, connected and involved.
BALLINA RSL
Supplying essential equipment to support the continued growth of Rainbow Roos programs.
NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Funding a brand-new MiniRoos astroturf pitch to support the growth and development of our programs.
QLD COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
Supporting the equipment and resources needed to establish and expand Rainbow Roos programs in Queensland.
WESTFUND
Providing community funding to support the long-term growth and sustainability of Rainbow Roos.
GREENBANK SERVICES CLUB
Supporting the introduction and growth of new Rainbow Roos programs in and around the Greenbank community in Queensland.
GREATER BANK
Supporting community participation and helping Rainbow Roos create more inclusive opportunities for children and families.
FOREST HILL
Helping us create more affordable and accessible opportunities for children and families to participate.
CARERS NSW
Providing funded opportunities to recognise and thank carers across NSW for the incredible contribution they make every day.
RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL
Supporting accessible community programs and creating more opportunities for participation across the Richmond Valley.
YAMBA CLUBGRANTS
Helping keep participation affordable and creating more opportunities for children and families in the Yamba community.
More Than A Number
A grant might appear on paper as $3,000, $10,000 or $100,000, but its real value is measured by what happens next.
It’s the child who gets to participate because their family can afford the fee. It’s a program arriving in a regional community where opportunities are limited. It’s equipment that allows us to create a better experience. It’s a new program given the chance to prove that it works. And sometimes, it’s the support that allows a small idea to become something much bigger.
That’s why we’re enormously grateful to every organisation that has invested in Rainbow Roos and trusted us to make their funding count.
Help Us Create What Comes Next
Rainbow Roos continues to grow because there is still more to do. We’re always interested in hearing from funding bodies, foundations, organisations and businesses that share our commitment to inclusion, accessibility and stronger communities.
If you believe your funding could help us create another opportunity, we’d love to start a conversation.