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The Australian Government, through the Australian Sports Commission, is committed to improving female participation in all levels of sport.
The Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women inspire and assist women in leadership and decision making roles in sport to reach their full potential in the sports industry, through education and development opportunities.
The Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women are a joint Australian Sports Commission and Office for Women funded initiative, providing funding and support for women seeking accredited training and education in coaching, officiating and sport management, governance and media/communications.
Grants and Scholarships
Who can apply?
Women from all corners of the Australian sports community are welcome to apply. Women from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal women, rural and regional women and women with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Grants are distributed nationally within sport(s) recognised by the Australian Sports Commission, and their associated bodies. To view the list of sports recognised by the Australian Sports Commission please visit www.ausport.gov.au/supporting/nso/asc_recognition
Applications for the 2010/11 round of Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women are now closed. Thank you to those who applied.
Applications will be assessed throughout May 2010. Applicants will be advised of the success or otherwise of their applications by July 2010.
What can the funds be used for?
The grants cover such things as: course fees, presenter fees, presenter travel, translator/interpreter fees, participants travel costs if outside metropolitan area of course being held and child care provided by qualified providers or in an accredited setting.
The grant money cannot be used for equipment (including books), accommodation, uniforms, salaries, competition entry, venue hire, catering, sports trainer or first aid training, retrospective course costs or administration costs.
