Grants

GrantConnect provides centralised publication of forecast and current Australian Government grant opportunities. Go to https://www.grants.gov.au/.

The Community Grants Hub also provides further community grants available from the Australian Government at https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/.

Mitchell Local Sporting Champions program

The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide 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 - 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

Visit the Local Sporting Champions website for application details or contact the office on 9899 7211 for further information.

Local Para Champions

The Local Para Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability. If successful, applicants will receive $750-$1000 towards the cost of attending their championships.

Visit the Local Sporting Champions website for application details or contact the office on 9899 7211 for further information.