Grants and scholarships

There are a number of opportunities for funding for individuals available through the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). See related downloads below for further information on each program:

Australian Institute of Sport scholarships

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Through the Australian Institute of Sport, the ASC offers athlete scholarships across 37 sport programs in 26 sports administered from various centre's around Australia.

Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program

Indigenous boxers in action
Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP) is for Indigenous sportspeople who have been selected for a state team to compete at national championships or an Australian team to compete at an international event. The program assists with travel and accommodation expenses only.

Local Sporting Champions grants program

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The Local Sporting Champions grants program is designed to provide financial assistance for junior sportsmen and women towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing at an official NSO or NSOD endorsed state or national sporting competition, a School Sport Australia endorsed state or national championship or an international competition where the applicant is representing an official Australian team.

National Coaching Scholarship program

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The National Coaching Scholarship program (NCSP) aims to increase Australia's pool of high performance coaching talent by providing identified coaches with a structured, intensive development program over a two year period.

National Officiating Scholarship program

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The National Officiating Scholarship program is aimed at elite officials within targeted sports to provide support in their development to reach the highest level of officiating.

Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women

Female rugby league referee
Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women provide funding for women to undertake sports leadership initiatives throughout Australia.

Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership Program

Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership Program

The Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership (MYSP) Program is an initiative of the Australian Government and forms a key part of Australia’s multicultural policy.  The objective of the MYSP Program is to create sustainable opportunities for youth from new and emerging communities and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to participate in sport and physical activity within local communities.

Active After-school Communities Program Grants

Active After-school Communities

Active After-school Communities program grants are for participating primary schools and Out of School Hours Care Services to assist with program costs associated with:

  • Community coach delivery
  • Supervision
  • Venue/facility hire
  • Transport
  • Sporting equipment
  • Afternoon Tea (schools only)

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