04/09/2026
🏅 LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANT
Grants of $500 to $750 are available for young athletes, and attending eligible .
Before applying, check that:
• You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident living in
• You are turning 13–18 for a state championship
• You are turning 14–18 for a national championship
• You are turning 15–18 for an international competition as part of an official Australian team
• The is an official championship endorsed by an ASC-recognised sporting organisation or School
• Your out-of-pocket costs equal or exceed the grant
• For , you live more than 500 km from the venue and will travel more than 1,000 km return
• You have not already received this grant during the 2026–27 allocation year
Funding:
• $500 base grant
• Extra $100 for travel of 800–1,999 km
• Extra $200 for international travel or travel over 2,000 km
• Extra $50 for applicants living in a rural electorate
It can cover registration, travel, accommodation, required parent or , uniforms and sporting equipment.
It does not cover local or regional competitions, seasonal competitions, training camps, selection trials, unofficial championships or by or .
Current round closes 31 October 2026. Only one grant can be received between 1 July 2026 and 30 April 2027.
and applicants travelling the greatest distances receive priority. Funding is competitive and not guaranteed.
