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Local Sporting Champions

Grants for competitors, coaches and officials aged 12-18 participating in state, national and international championships.

The Local Sporting Champions (LSC) program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.

  • Base Grant: $500
  • Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km to their nominated championships: + $100
  • Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
  • Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50

To apply for a Local Sporting Champions grant, click ' Apply Now'

Applications for Round 1 2025/26 will close on 31 July 2025.

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Before applying for a LSC grant, please read the Program Guidelines.

Key Dates

LSC Current Round

Round 1 2025-26 Applications opened: 1st May 2025 Applications close: 31st July 2025 Notification of outcomes: From September 2025

Previous Round Notification

Round 4 2024-25 Applications closed: 30th April 2025 Notification of outcomes: From June 2025

See also Local Para Champions

Support

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