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.
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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
Support
Have any questions about Local Para Champions? Visit our support centre or send us an email.
- Support Centre: Local Sporting & Para Champions, opens in a new tab
- Email: sportingchampions@ausport.gov.au
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