1. Funding for Queensland young athletes

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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
Available to athletes, coaches, umpires and referees
Must complete and submit application prior to the nominated championship commencing.
Funding of up to $500

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Council grants Ipswich City Council Sport Excellence Bursary
up to $300 per athlete.  
Cairns Regional Council Young People In Sport Grant
up to $500 per athlete or $1000 per team.
Sunshine Coast Council Individual Development Grants
up to $500 per athlete and $2000 per team.
Logan City Council Sports Development Program – Travel Assistance Grant
Up to $700 per athlete.
Bundaberg Regional Council Young People In Sport Program
Up to $500
City of Townsville Council Elite Sportspersons Grants
Up to $500 per athlete and $1500 per team.

8. Local community funding (examples)
Australian Sports Foundation – Fundraising 4 Sport
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
Lions
Church and Community groups
Information relating to philanthropic trusts can be found by contacting Philanthropy Australia on (03) or via
Localised supports such as
Darling Downs School Sport Board – Byron Foundation
$200
South West Indigenous Network - Pathways Program
Up to $1000

9. 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.

10. Queensland Recreation Centres