Local Sporting Championships Round 2 2025/26:
The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.
If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.
- Base Grant: $500
- Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km to their nominated championships: + $100
- Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
All guidelines, eligibility criteria and FAQ’s can be found on the following website:
Local Sporting Champions | Australian Sports Commission
Round 2 2025/26 Applications close 31st October 2025
For more information:
For grant opportunities targeted to community groups, please visit www.communitygrants.gov.au
For a centralised publication of forecast and current Australian Government grant opportunities, visit
help.grants.gov.au