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
Program Information
There are no current application rounds open for the LPC program. Information on future funding rounds will be shared here when available.
Program Guidelines.
- Local Para Champions - Guidelines [PDF • 642.9 kb]
Key Dates
LPC Previous Round
Round 4 2025-26
- Applications close: 30th April 2026
- Notification of outcomes: From June 2026
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