FUNDING ASSISTANCE
There are a number of Funding Assistance Programs available to financially assist families attend State or National Championships. Some of these organisations provide funding for State and National Championships while others only provide funding for National and International Championships. For specific information, please visit the websites listed below.
QUEENSLAND SPORT & RECREATION
Sport & Recreation operate The Young Athlete Travel Subsidy which aims to foster the development of young athletes and support elite athlete pathways by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending State, National and International Championships. Officials (such as coaches, referees and scorers) attending eligible events can also apply for assistance if they meet the eligibility criteria. Need to apply after attending the event.
http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/athletes/yats
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION
The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Sports Commission initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state, national or international sporting championships or a School Sport Australia state or national championship. Need to apply prior to attending event.
http://www.ausport.gov.au
EMERGING ATHLETES PATHWAY
Emerging Athlete Pathways aims to foster the development of young athletes and support elite athlete pathways by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending championship events. Applications for state school events held on or after 01 April 2022 are eligible for a $500 grant. Applications can only be made and processed after participation at the state championship. Applications can continue to be accepted for events that have been held in the last 6 months.
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/emerging-athlete-pathways
