Applications for the 2025-26 Round 4 of Local Sporting Champion Grants are now open!

The Local Sporting Champions 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 - 2000km to their nominated championships: + $100
• Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
• Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50

Applications open: 1 February 2026
Applications close: 30 April 2026
Notification of outcomes: From June 2026

For more information and to apply visit the AIS website.

Round 4 of the Para Sporting Champions are open for athletes with disability.