Local Sporting Champions grant available for competitors aged 12-18
Local Sporting Champions (LSC) is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 who are participating in state, national or international competitions.
The LSC program commenced in November 2008 and has supported over 75,000 junior sportspeople to achieve their sporting goals.
The Australian Government recognises that junior sportspeople, and their families, find it difficult to meet ongoing costs associated with participating in state, national and international sporting championships.
The LSC program aims to support these junior sportspeople to participate at various sporting championships, which they may not be able to without this financial assistance.
The objectives of the LSC program are to:
- Provide financial support to junior sportspeople to assist with the costs associated with competing at elite or sub-elite level competition.
- To provide financial support through this program to families so that financial considerations are not a barrier for junior sportspeople to continue participating in sport.
If successful, applicants will receive between $500 and $750 towards the cost of attending their nominated championships.
- Base Grant: $500
- Applicants travelling 800km – 1999km to their nominated championships: + $100
- Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2,000km to their nominated championships: + $200
- Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50
Examples of expenses which are eligible include, but are not limited to:
- competition registration/entry fees/levies
- transport costs (e.g. airfares, petrol)
- accommodation
- transport and accommodation costs for parents/guardians can be accepted where the parent/guardian must attend the championship
- uniform
- sporting equipment
This grant specifically in football is important with junior participation on the steep rise and the crucial foundation being set for the sport’s sustainable future in the country.
A common barrier for participation in football across this age group is financial issues and so this grant is extremely valuable for families who want their children aged 12-18 to enjoy playing football without it feeling like too much of a financial burden.
Round 4 2023-24 Applications are now open and is eligible for competitions held between 1 January 2024 and 31 August 2024.
The applications close: 11.59pm AEST on Tuesday 30 April 2024
To apply, click here: https://sportaus.smartygrants.com.au/lsc202324-r4