How to apply

Before applying, you must read and understand the Sporting Schools:

• grant guidelines
• parameters
• spending fact sheet
• terms and conditions.

To apply you must:

• meet all eligibility criteria
• be a nominated contact on the school’s site account with a registered individual username and password
• agree to the terms and conditions
• submit your application prior to the closing date.

Schools can submit an application each term for the grant type/s they are eligible for and can nominate up to three partner sports in their application. Combined schools and special schools may apply for a primary and secondary school grant each term if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Schools must apply for a grant via the School portal, opens in a new tab on the Sporting Schools website. Applications cannot be submitted in any other form.

On submission of your application, you will receive an email confirming your application has been submitted successfully and a summary of your application.

Schools can edit their application after submission during the application open period. Applications cannot be changed after the closing date and time.

You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and accurate. Giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Code 1995 and we will investigate any false or misleading information and may exclude your application from further consideration.

If an error is found or information is missing, the Australian Sports Commission may ask for clarification or additional information from you that will not change the nature of your application.

If you need further guidance around the application process, please visit the Sporting Schools Help Centre, opens in a new tab. You can also contact the Sporting Schools Program Operations Centre at support@sportingschools.gov.au or by calling 1300 785 707.

Timelines

You can submit an application between the published opening and closing dates and times.

Late applications will be considered where technical difficulties have prevented you from applying, and contact has been made with the Program Operations Centre before the grant application closing date and time.

Late applications may also be considered where extenuating circumstances (such as natural disasters) prevent you from applying, noting that contact needs to be made with the Program Operations Centre within 3 business days of the grant application closing date.

All grant applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 15 working days from the closing date of the relevant grant period.

Questions during the application process

If you have any questions during the application period, please contact the Sporting Schools Program Operations Centre at support@sportingschools.gov.au or by calling 1300 785 707.

Enquiries should be made no later than three days prior to grants closing, as the Sporting Schools Program Operations Centre will aim to respond to enquiries within three business days.