Local Sporting Champions
Grants for competitors, coaches and officials aged 12-18 participating in state, national and international championships.
The Local Sporting Champions (LSC) program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.
If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.
- Base Grant: $500
- 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 LSC program. Information on future funding rounds will be shared here when available.
Program Guidelines.
- Local Sporting Champions Guidelines[PDF • 641.04 kb]
Key Dates
LSC Previous Round
Round 4 2025-26 Applications close: 30th April 2026 Notification of outcomes: From June 2026
See also Local Para Champions
Support
Have any questions about Local Sporting 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