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• Indigenous Sport Development Officers

The Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP) is an initiative that is jointly managed by the Australian Sports Commission and Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible to apply for an EITAAP grant an indigenous sportsperson and their sponsoring organisation must meet the following criteria:

Sportsperson

• be an indigenous sportsperson (including athletes, coaches, managers, officials and trainers).  Note that each application must include a Confirmation of Aboriginality.  These documents can be obtained from most local Indigenous organisations.
• be selected in an official state/territory team to compete at the national championships or the official Australian team to compete at an international event.
• be part of a team where there is a clear selection process.
• must not be selected as part of an indigenous only team.
• must not be attending a professional event or an event that involves prize money.
• must not be participating in a commercial tour
• must not be under the age of 12 years (although exemptions may apply).  

Funding

EITAAP grant Funding is available for travel and accommodation expenses only, as set out below.  Indigenous sports people can access:

• a maximum of $1,500 per financial year for eligible national championships; and/or
• a maximum of $4,000 per financial year for eligible international competitions

Travel

• Funding is available to cover the cost of either ground travel or air travel unless an event is being held 200km or more from the nearest airport. 
• The funding provided for air travel is no more than the amount of a 14-day advance purchase domestic airfare from Qantas or no more than the amount of a Qantas seasonal international airfare (as applicable).
• The funding provided for Ground travel is no more than the cost of petrol.

Accommodation

•  Funding is available to cover accommodation for the duration of the event only.
• A maximum of $70 per night is available for eligible national championships and a maximum of $100 per night is available for eligible international competitions.

Acquittal of Funds

• All funding must be acquitted within 2 months of the competition. Airline, hotel and/or travel agent receipts must be supplied for all expenses claimed.
• Funds can only be reimbursed up to two months after completion of event if receipts for expenses claimed are provided with the application.
  Once a complete application has been lodged, the applicant and/or sponsoring organisation will be notified on the outcome within two weeks.

For more information please call the Funding section on (02) 6214 1111 or email eitaap@ausport.gov.au.

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