2027 National Integrity Capability Enhancement Program

A total funding pool of $2.36 million, excluding GST, is available.

Eligible organisations may apply for up to $100,000, excluding GST, for activities that:

• address identified sport integrity risks and capability gaps
• support implementation and embedding of the National Integrity Framework
• strengthen integrity governance, education, systems and processes
• establish or maintain dedicated integrity capability
• support sustainable integrity capability beyond the grant period.

A formal co-contribution is not required. However, applicants must demonstrate their commitment to supporting and sustaining integrity capability.

This is a targeted, competitive grant program. Only organisations invited by the ASC may apply.

Eligible applicants must:

• be an ASC-recognised national sporting organisation or national sporting organisation for people with disability, or another organisation specifically invited by the ASC
• have adopted and continue to maintain the National Integrity Framework
• comply with applicable requirements of the National Gender Equity in Sport Governance Policy
• meet requirements relating to participation in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.

Eligible applications will be competitively assessed against:

• the organisation’s sport integrity risk
• current integrity capability and demonstrated need
• organisational commitment and plans to sustain integrity capability
• the proposed use of grant funding, including value for money.

Priority may be given to organisations with higher integrity risks, identified capability gaps and a credible approach to maintaining integrity capability beyond the funding period.

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To apply, organisations must complete an online application form through SmartyGrants before the closing date and time. Applications must address all eligibility and assessment criteria and include any supporting documentation.

The ASC recognises that integrity capability may be strengthened through shared arrangements involving two or more eligible organisations.

Applications proposing a shared arrangement must:

• nominate a lead organisation that will enter into the Grant Agreement with the ASC and receive grant funding
• identify all participating organisations
• clearly describe the proposed role, activities and services to be provided
• outline the proposed allocation of time, resources and responsibilities across participating organisations
• demonstrate how the arrangement will strengthen integrity capability within each participating organisation
• describe governance, oversight and decision-making arrangements  
• explain reporting responsibilities and how outcomes will be monitored; and
• provide evidence that all participating organisations support the proposed arrangement.

The ASC may consider the extent to which the shared arrangement provides value for money, strengthens integrity capability across multiple organisations and supports sustainable integrity outcomes. 

The grant selection process has four stages:

1. eligibility screening by the ASC;
2. assessment and scoring by the Assessment Committee;
3. moderation and preparation of funding recommendations by the Assessment Committee; and
4. final approval by the Grant Approver.

The ASC will advise applicants of the outcome of their application in writing late October 2026.