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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

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.

Key Dates

LPC Previous Round

Round 4 2025-26

  • Applications close: 30th April 2026
  • Notification of outcomes: From June 2026

Support

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