All athlete funding pathways

Australian Sports Commission – Local Sporting Champions

A national grant to help athletes attend championships.

Who: Athletes, coaches and officials aged 12–18
Events: State, National or International Championships
Funding: $500 – $750

• Base grant: $500

• +$100 if travelling 800–1999 km

• +$200 if travelling 2000+ km or internationally

• +$50 if living in a rural electorate

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WA Government – KidSport

Helps families cover participation costs.

Who: WA children aged 5–18
Funding: Up to $300
Covers: Club fees (and sometimes essential equipment/uniforms)

Applications open year-round. Click here

WA Government – Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme (ATSS)

For athletes travelling from regional WA to competitions or training.

Who: Regional pathway athletes
Funding: Typically ~$600–$1000 depending on category
Covers: Travel and accommodation for competition and development programs

Available year-round. Click here

Local Council Travel Grants 

Almost every WA council offers a sports travel gran, please click on the links below.

• City of Stirling 

• Youth Grants fund (12 to 21 years) - City of Nedlands

• Competition sponsorship funding program - City of Gosnells 

• Individual development program - City of South Perth 

• City of Vincent

• City of Fremantle 

• Junior sports travel assistance program (under 21) - City of Cockburn

• Achievement representation grants - City of Canning