Round 4 of the Local Sporting Champions Program is now accepting applications.
The program provides financial assistance (between $500-$750) to help with the cost of
attending state, national or international championships.
Grants are available to sporting champions, coaches or officials between 12-18 years of age.
Breakdown of grant:
• 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
Member for Casey, Aaron Violi encouraged all those eligible to apply.
“Grassroots sporting clubs drive community connectedness across Casey, and these grants
have a proud history of supporting our local sporting champions,” he said.
More information on eligibility criteria and the application process can be found at:
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding/local_sporting_champion