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SPORTING GRANTS INFORMATION FROM FNSW.

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Regards

Donna Baker

FWW EO

 

From:  Kim Burge

Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 9:04 AM

Subject: FW: Local Sport Champions Grants Now Open

 

For the attention of all Players, Coaches and Referees

Local Sporting Champions Grants – Now Open

Grants to help young people pursue their sporting dreams

Young people find it difficult to meet the ongoing and significant costs associated with participation at sporting competitions, particularly those from regional areas.

The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO e.g. Football NSW) endorsed state or national sporting championships or a School Sport Australia national championships.

Application forms

Who is eligible?

The Local Sporting Champions program is designed to support young people participating in state and national level sporting championships as either an athlete, coach, umpire or referee.

To be eligible for a Local Sporting Champions grant, young people must meet the following criteria:

  • Be between 12 and 18 years of age (inclusive) at the time of the nominated sporting championship.
  • Be participating as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in:
    • an official state championships endorsed by the relevant Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognised national sporting organisation (NSO e.g. Football NSW), or  
    • an official national championships endorsed by the relevant Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognised national sporting organisation (NSO e.g. Football NSW), or
    • a national school sport championships endorsed by School Sport Australia.
  • Applications must be completed and submitted to the ASC prior to the championship commencing (Please note, saved applications must be submitted before the competition commences).
  • Travel greater than 250km return to participate in the championship.
  • Be an Australian citizen.
  • Must not have received a Local Sporting Champions grant for an event held during the current financial year, whether as an individual or a member of a team.
  • Must not have received funding from another funding program administered by the ASC for the nominated championship.
  • The nominated championship must not be a professional competition that involves prize money greater than $500. 

Frequently asked questions

  • How are the grants distributed throughout Australia?
    The grants will be distributed by the Australian Sports Commission on behalf of federal members of parliament.
  • When should I apply?
    Applications must be received prior to the commencement of the championships. Applications will not be considered if lodged after the commencement of a championship.
  • What is the value of the individual and team grants?
    Grants of $500 will be available for successful individual applicants, and $3000 for successful team applications.
  • What are the grants intended for?
    Each  grant can contribute towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment for the nominated national sporting organisation endorsed state or national sporting championships, or national school sport championships.
  • What type of competition can the grants contribute towards?
    Applications for participation in an Australian Sports Commission endorsed state and national level sporting championships held by a recognised national sporting organisation or national sporting organisations for people with disability will be considered, as will applications for national school sport championships endorsed by School Sport Australia. 
  • What type of competition is ineligible for a grant?

Applications for participation in the following competitions will not be considered for a grant:

    • international competitions or tours (any event held outside of Australia, or any international event held in Australia), for example the ISAF Youth World Championships in Istanbul or any international event held in Australia for example the International Under 16 Cricket Test Series vs West Indies
    • development or training squads and camps, for example Australian U19 Women's Lacrosse Training Camp
    • ongoing seasonal competitions, for example WA Basketball League or FNSW Premier League
    • state school sport competitions including any primary or secondary school sport state championships, for example the Queensland Secondary Schools Touch Championships
    • local and regional competitions, for example BMX NSW Regionals
    • indigenous only sport competitions, for example the NATSIBA (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Basketball Association) Championships
    • competitions run by organisations not affiliated with the ASC recognised national sporting organisation (e.g. Football NSW) or state sporting organisation 
    • friendship or invitational events, for example East Coast Slam or Southern Skies Tournament
  • When will I know if my application has been successful?
    Assessment of applications takes place in three rounds, one every four months. It may therefore take up to five or six months before you are notified of the outcome of your application.

Round 1 2011/12: 1 July 2011 - 31 October 2011. Assessment of applications received during this period will occur in November/December 2011.  Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in December 2011 or January 2012.

Round 2 2011/12: 1 November 2011 - 29 February 2012. Assessment of applications received during this period will occur in March/April 2012. Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in April or May 2012.

Round 3 2011/12: 1 March 2012 - 30 June 2012. Assessment of applications received during this period will occur in July/August 2012.  Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in August or September 2012.

  • How long will it take to receive my grant?
    Up to two weeks after you have been notified of the successful outcome of your application.
  • Does submitting an application form guarantee that I will receive a grant?
    No.  There are a limited number of grants available in each electorate and in most cases there are more eligible applications than grants available.  Applications are assessed locally against criteria that reflect the needs of that electorate. 

For more information view these downloads:

IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY READING THIS EMAIL OR ACCESSING THE FORMS CLICK HERE TO BE DIRECTED TO THE GRANTS WEBSITE

Or click here:    http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/juniors/get_involved/local_sporting_champions

Regards,

Michelle Hanley

Risk Manager &

State Member Protection Officer

FOOTBALL NSW LIMITED

PO Box 6146, Baulkham Hills BC NSW 2153

P 02 8814 4402 | F 02 9629 3770

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