Financial assistance
Grants are available to help young people pursue their sporting dreams. Often young people and their families find it difficult to meet the ongoing and significant costs associated with participation at sporting competitions, particularly those from regional areas.
If you have been selected in a Capricornia representative team and would like to find out more about financial assistance, check out the helpful links below.
Local Sporting Champions Program (AIS)
The Local Sporting Champions Program is an Australian Government 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. Keep in mind that you must complete and submit application prior to the nominated championship commencing.
More information is available on the Ausport website.
Emerging Athlete Pathways
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. The subsidy provides financial assistance through 3 event tiers and supports attendance at specific state, national and international events.
Officials (such as coaches, referees and scorers) officiating at eligible events can also apply for assistance if they meet the eligibility criteria.
More information about the application process is available at the
Emerging Athlete Pathways page.