Other Funding Options
for Athletes
Listed below are some other funding options for athletes. Please check with the providers directly for information.
Australian Sports Commission- Local Sporting Champions
The Local Sporting Champions Grant is offered to young people aged between 12-18 years attending a State of National competition as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee. Grants are offered to the value of $500 for individuals, and $3000 for teams. Please refer to the Local Sporting Champions website for information on eligibility, applications and FAQ’s. www.ausport.gov.au/champions
Local City Council
Many local councils in South Australia offer financial grants and assistance to athletes in their areas. These can range from $50-$500 annually, depending on level of competition and age. Provided below is a list of councils currently offering grants in the area of sport and recreation. Please contact your local council for more information. Please note: Councils not listed may still be able to offer financial assistance to athletes, so please contact them for further information on applying.
Adelaide Hills Council
Alexandrina Council
The Barossa Council
City of Charles Sturt
The Coorong District Council
District Council of the Copper Coast
District Council of Elliston
Reginal Council of Goyder
District Council of Grant
City of Holdfast Bay
Kangaroo Island Council
District Council of Karoonda East Murray
Kingston District Council
District Council of Loxton Waikerie
District Council of Mallala
City of Marion
Mid Murray Council
City of Mitcham
District Council of Mt Barker
City of Mt Gambier
District Council of Mt Remarkable
The Rural City of Murray Bridge
The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
City of Onkaparinga
District Council of Peterborough
City of Playford
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
City of Port Lincoln
Port Pirie Regional Council
City of Prospect
District Council of Renmark Paringa
City of Salisbury
Southern Mallee District Council
City of Tea Tree Gully
City of Unley
City of Victor Harbor
Wakefield Regional Council
Wattle Range Council
City of West Torrens
The Corporation of the City of Whyalla
District Council of Yankalila
Local Member of Parliament
As well as your local council, your local MP may also be able to offer grants and financial assistance to athletes, judged on a case by case basis. Please contact them for more information. Below is a link to the current list of Members of Parliament in South Australia. http://www.parliament.sa.gov.au/Members/Pages
Local Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Burnside has set up the Carpe Diem Trust to support young people in their path to achieve their potential. Grants of $1000-$5000 can be offered to successful applicants within the community. Below is a link to the Rotary Club of Burnside for information on eligibility and applications. http://www.rotarnet.com.au/users/9/95208/Primary_pages
Please contact your local Rotary club for possible grant and funding support and opportunities.
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