Funding for Queensland young athletes

Young Athletes Travel Subsidy The Young Athletes Travel Subsidy provides financial assistance through three event tiers and supports attendance by athletes and officials up to 18 years old at specific state, national and international events. Funding provided: International $600 National $400 State $200 Young people must travel at least 250km to attend the championship event, with applications only accepted after attending the event. Young people may apply for each tier once every two calendar years. https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/athletes/yats

Young Athletes Travel Subsidy Performance Tier Number of Funded Athletes Total Amount Funded State 1856 $370,400 National 635 $252,800 International 11 $6,600 Total 2502 $629,800 School Sports events from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2017

Australian Sports Commission Local Sporting Champions The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young sportsmen and women aged 12-18. Available to athletes, coaches, umpires and referees Must complete and submit application prior to the nominated championship commencing. Funding of up to $500 https://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/grants_and_funding/local_sporting_champions

Aspirations 4 Kids in Sport Any Queensland School Principal can apply on behalf of a student aged between 10 – 19 that satisfy the following criteria: High attendance levels at any Queensland school Participation in many facets of school life Productive members of society Proud of your school as much as your personal performances Assistance must be used to attend a school sporting event Available funding dependent on participation costs. https://www.aspirations4kidsinsport.com.au/grant-information/

Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association Athlete Grant Program To be eligible for a grant, members must be classifiable athletes with a physical disability or vision impairment, who are a Queensland resident and selected to represent their region, state or country (Australia) in either individual or team sports. Up to $500 - Eligible expenses may include: Nomination fees Equipment Training fees Uniforms Event related costs http://www.sportingwheelies.org.au/our-services/sport/athlete-funding/

Council grants Ipswich City Council Sport Excellence Bursary up to $300 per athlete. http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/community/grants_sponsorships/sporting.   Cairns Regional Council Young People In Sport Grant up to $500 per athlete or $1000 per team. http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/payments/grants Sunshine Coast Council Individual Development Grants up to $500 per athlete and $2000 per team. https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/Grants-and-Funding/Community-Grants-Program/Individual-Development-Grants/Details Logan City Council Sports Development Program – Travel Assistance Grant Up to $700 per athlete. http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/community-support/grants/sport-recreation-and-community-funding Bundaberg Regional Council Young People In Sport Program Up to $500 http://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/financial-assistance/young-people City of Townsville Council Elite Sportspersons Grants Up to $500 per athlete and $1500 per team. https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/community-support/grants-and-funding/sport-and-recreational-grants

Local community funding (examples) Australian Sports Foundation – Fundraising 4 Sport https://asf.org.au/ fundraise through ASF - donations above $2 are tax deductible. Seek sponsorship by writing a letter to local businesses, councillors, Members of Parliament. Local foundations and philanthropic groups such as Rotary Club http://rotaryaustralia.org.au/ Lions http://lionsclubs.org.au/ Church and Community groups Information relating to philanthropic trusts can be found by contacting Philanthropy Australia on (03)9662 9299 or via email info@philanthropy.org.au. Localised supports such as Darling Downs School Sport Board – Byron Foundation $200 South West Indigenous Network - Pathways Program Up to $1000

Get Started Vouchers Get Started Vouchers assist children and young people who can least afford, or may otherwise benefit from, joining a sport or active recreation club. Eligible children and young people can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 each year, which can be redeemed at a registered sport or recreation club. Children without a Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card may access the vouchers through a referral agent, such as a school principal, police officer or child safety officer. The program opens twice a year, the next round opens on 24 January 2018. https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/getstarted

Queensland Recreation Centres https://youtu.be/NVfWfC3ZzU4 https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/centres