The Australian Sport Commission are running a Local Sporting Champions Program that provides financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state, national or international sporting championships or a School Sport Australia state or national championships.
What is the value of the Local Sporting Champions grants?
Grants of $500 are available for successful individual applicants.
What are the grants intended for?
Grants can contribute towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment for your participation at the nominated championships.
Applications for Round 3 of the grant for 2015/2016 ends 29th February, 2016 so applicants looking to be considered for funding assistance for State/National Championships are advised to apply promptly.
Grant applications are assessed 3 times each year and 2016/2017 grant applications open March 1. It may take five-six months before you are notified of the outcome of your application.
See the website for more information: http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/local_sporting_champions