Opportunities
The Australian Sports Commission is determined to have more Australians participating and excelling in sport, from grassroots right up to the pinnacle of elite competition.
For athletes
Local Para Champions
Grants for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability.
Local Sporting Champions
Grants for 12-18 year olds towards costs associated with participating in an eligible competition.
Compensation Grant Program
Providing financial support to Paralympians whose Disability Support Pension (DSP) payments have been affected due to training and/or competition.
dAIS Athlete Grants
Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes can be nominated by their National Sporting Organisation for a grant.
AIS Athlete Education Scholarships
Scholarships for categorised athletes to support with their education costs.
Para Athlete Barriers Fund
Provides financial support to current Australian high-performance athletes competing in Para sport to assist them overcome a barrier to their performance or progression.
For learning and development
AIS Elevate Learning Grants Program
To deliver a systematic approach to the education and professional development of the Performance Pathways workforce.
ASC Research and Innovation Grant Program
To support the undertaking of quality R & D projects aligned to the NSRA.
Women Leaders in Sport
Empowering women in sport and helping to create a culture which values gender equity.
For organisations
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Preparation Fund
Supporting Australian athletes to prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sporting Schools
Helping schools to increase children's participation in sport, and to connect them with community sporting opportunities.
Play Well Participation Grant Program
Delivering inclusive, quality sport and physical activity programs to help tens of thousands of Australians get involved in sport and physical activity.
National Integrity Capability Enhancement Program
Supporting national sporting organisations and national sporting organisations for people with disability to enhance the integrity capability of their organisation.
Third party funding opportunities
You can find State and Territory and other funding opportunities on the Clearinghouse for Sport - Participation Grants and Funding for Sport and Recreation for Sport webpage.
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