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Local Para Champions

Grants for 12-24 year olds towards costs associated with participating in an eligible competition.

The Local Para Champions (LPC) program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability.

If successful, applicants will receive $750-$1000 towards the cost of attending their championships

  • Base Grant: $750
  • Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km to their nominated championships: + $100
  • Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
  • Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50

To apply for a Local Para Champions Grant, click 'Apply Now'

Applications for Round 2 2025/26 will close on 31 October 2025. Apply Now, opens in a new tab

Before applying for a LPC grant, please read the Program Guidelines.

Key Dates

LPC Current Round

Round 2 2025-26

  • Applications opened: 1st August 2025
  • Applications close: 31st October 2025
  • Notification of outcomes: From November 2025

Previous Round Notification

Round 1 2025-26

  • Applications closed: 31st July 2025
  • Notification of outcomes: From September 2025

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