$100
Northern Territory
26/27 Learn to Swim Voucher Scheme
Parents and carers of children under five years old who are not enrolled in Transition or school can apply for two $100 Learn to Swim vouchers each year — one in January and one in July — to help cover the cost of swimming lessons with a registered provider in the Northern Territory. Children are eligible for a maximum of two $100 vouchers (either Learn to Swim or Sport Voucher) per financial year.
Children must be registered in the Water Safety Awareness Program through Royal Life Saving NT before applying. Vouchers are managed electronically via GrantsNT and must be used with approved Activity Providers. Only one voucher type can be claimed per child per semester.
Opens: 01 July 2026Closes: 01 January 2027Offered by: NT Government
Find out more about 26/27 Learn to Swim Voucher Scheme, opens in a new tab$100
Northern Territory
26/27 Sport Voucher Scheme (Parents/Carers)
The Sport Voucher Scheme helps active Territory families with the cost of participating in sport, active recreation, and cultural activities. Every child living in the Northern Territory, from Transition to Year 12, who is enrolled in an NT school or registered for home-schooling, is eligible. In urban areas, school-enrolled students can apply for a $100 Sport Voucher twice per financial year—in July and January.
Opens: 01 July 2026Closes: 01 January 2027Offered by: NT Government
Find out more about 26/27 Sport Voucher Scheme (Parents/Carers), opens in a new tabUp to $150,000*
Significant Sporting Events Program
The Significant Sporting Events Program is a Victorian Government funding program that assists event organisers to enhance the delivery of national or international level sporting events in Victoria.
Closes: 15 October 2026Offered by: Victorian Government
Find out more about Significant Sporting Events Program, opens in a new tab$1,500 - $3,000
South Australia
Active Club Program
Providing funding support to active recreation and sport clubs to further develop the programs and services they provide within the South Australian community. Grants of either $1,500 or $3,000 will be available for each applicant based on the membership of the club.
Opens: 28 August 2026Closes: 14 October 2026Offered by: SA Government
Find out more about Active Club Program, opens in a new tab$80,000 - $240,000
Tasmania
Active Industry Fund
The Active Industry Fund (the Fund) is open to sport and active recreation providers and services who meet the eligibility for funding requirements. These organisations include:
- State Sporting Organisations (SSOs)
- State Disability Sports Organisation (SDSOs)
- State Sector Service Providers (SSSPs)
- State Active Recreation Providers (SARPs)
- National Sporting Organisations or National Disability Sporting Organisations operating in a unitary structure in - Tasmania (NSOs / NDSOs)
Opens: 02 September 2026Closes: 14 October 2026Offered by: TAS Government
Find out more about Active Industry Fund, opens in a new tabUp to $500
Queensland
Active People - Travel Assistance Grant
The Active People - Travel Assistance funding program aims to provide Logan residents with assistance in covering costs associated with attending State, National or International competitions.
We provide funding to help pay for:
- Direct travel and accommodation expenses
- Compulsory competition fees
- Compulsory uniform items.
Offered by: City of Logan
Find out more about Active People - Travel Assistance Grant, opens in a new tab$0 - $40,000
AUS Wide
Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund
The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) provides funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation, promoting accessibility and inclusivity and delivering upon Australian Cricket’s strategic priorities.
Opens: Check State Cricket OrganisationsOffered by: Cricket Australia
Find out more about Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund, opens in a new tab$5,000
Queensland
Bundaberg Council Community Services Program
The aim of the Bundaberg Regional Council's Community Services Program is to provide assistance to local community groups/organisations who make positive contributions to the quality of life in the Bundaberg Region.
Successful applicants can receive one allotment of Council financial assistance each financial year from any Fee Waiver, Sponsorship, or Community Grants Program, except the Special Events Grant.
Events, activities, or proposals that received funding in the current financial year will be ineligible, regardless of the group/ organisation and those that received funding in the previous financial year, while eligible to apply, will be de-prioritised against new applications.
Opens: 01 September 2026Closes: 27 November 2026Offered by: Bundaberg Regional Council
Find out more about Bundaberg Council Community Services Program , opens in a new tab$5,000
Queensland
Cairns Council Community Partnerships Grant
This grant assists community not-for-profit organisations deliver events and activities that enhance the lives of local communities, celebrate important community occasions and provide opportunities to develop social cohesion and connection in the Cairns region.
Closes: 30 November 2026Offered by: Cairns Council
Find out more about Cairns Council Community Partnerships Grant, opens in a new tab$3,000
Western Australia
City of Rockingham General Grant
General Grants are available for incorporated not-for-profit organisations and associations to assist with the delivery of programs, projects, initiatives and events that benefit the Rockingham community.
Opens: Always OpenOffered by: City of Rockingham
Find out more about City of Rockingham General Grant, opens in a new tabUp to $5,000
New South Wales
City of Ryde Community Grants
The City of Ryde Community Grants provide opportunities for not-for-profit organisations, community groups and in some instances individuals to receive funding for projects which align to Council’s plans and benefit the community.
Opens: 11 September 2026Closes: 23 October 2026Offered by: City of Ryde
Find out more about City of Ryde Community Grants, opens in a new tab$2,000 - $12,000
South Australia
City of Salisbury Active and Connected Community Grant
Are you passionate about building a more vibrant and engaged community? The Active and Connected Community Grant is here to support your initiatives that encourage health, well-being, and social engagement in the City of Salisbury.
What we fund:
- Community events and activities that bring people together
- Programs that promote physical and mental health
- Projects that enhance community spaces and encourage active lifestyles
Opens: Always OpenOffered by: City of Salisbury
Find out more about City of Salisbury Active and Connected Community Grant, opens in a new tab$4,000
Victoria
City of Yarra Small Grants
Small Grants are designed for applicants seeking a smaller amount of funding to deliver a defined project.
Opens: 01 October 2026Closes: 26 May 2027Offered by: City of Yarra
Find out more about City of Yarra Small Grants, opens in a new tab$5,000
Queensland
Community Benefit Fund
Supporting equipment, events and community initiatives that increase participation and deliver local community benefits.
Closes: 30 April 2027Offered by: City of Logan
Find out more about Community Benefit Fund, opens in a new tab$250 - $15,000
Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program
The Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program provides grants to assist First Nations communities in Victoria to participate in Aboriginal sporting carnivals, buy sports uniforms and equipment, as well as funding for travel and accommodation expenses for athletes to compete in state and national competitions.
Closes: 30 June 2027Offered by: Victorian Government
Find out more about Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program, opens in a new tab$5,000 - $750,000
South Australia
Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program
Providing access to funding for the development of sustainable, functional, inclusive and fit-for-purpose active recreation and sport facilities that meet the current and future needs of the South Australian community. The Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program will assist eligible organisations to develop infrastructure that directly addresses demonstrated need and supports participation through the rational development of good quality projects.
Opens: 01 October 2026Closes: 01 November 2026Offered by: SA Government
Find out more about Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program, opens in a new tabUp to $2,000
Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program
The Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant program provides funding for community sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria. Funding will be available to 31 May 2027 or until funding is exhausted.
Closes: 31 May 2027Offered by: Victorian Government
Find out more about Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program, opens in a new tab$500 - $800
Queensland
Grassroots to Gold
The Grassroots to Gold program aims to support eligible young athletes, coaches and officials to progress on a development pathway by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending state, national and international events. Young Queenslanders aged 10-18 years who are required to travel to compete, coach or officiate have three tiers of assistance, depending on the level of competition they or their team are selected for.
Closes: Always OpenOffered by: Queensland Government
Find out more about Grassroots to Gold, opens in a new tabTasmania
Individual Support Program
The TIS Individual Support Program (ISP) purpose: to provide opportunities for performance progression to Tasmanian elite athletes in sports where the TIS does not deliver or partner in a program.
The TIS currently partners in programs with the following sports: cycling, hockey, rowing, track & field, netball, canoe slalom and sailing. Enquiries relating to these sport programs should be directed to the TIS Sport Program Coordinator in the first instance.
The ISP typically caters to elite senior athletes and targeted junior high-performance athletes competing in Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games sports.
Opens: Always OpenOffered by: TAS Government
Find out more about Individual Support Program, opens in a new tabUp to $400
Tasmania
Junior Travel Assistance Program
The Junior Travel Assistance Program (JTAP) provides financial assistance to help alleviate the costs of competing in national sporting championships.
Funding will be available for Tasmanians aged 12-18 years selected to travel interstate for the purpose of representing Tasmania in a National Sporting Championship.
Closes: 23 June 2027Offered by: TAS Government
Find out more about Junior Travel Assistance Program, opens in a new tab$300
Western Australia
KidSport
KidSport helps Western Australian children take part in community sport and swimming lessons.
KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 years to participate in community sport by offering them financial assistance towards club fees, and in some cases essential uniforms and equipment.
Opens: 01 July 2026Closes: 30 June 2027Offered by: WA Government
Find out more about KidSport, opens in a new tabUp to $3,500
AUS Wide
Kids Tennis Program
Kids Tennis is a grant available to primary schools nationwide to deliver tennis programs before or after school at no charge to students. Schools that engage with the Australian Tennis Foundation Charitable Fund receive a program tailored to suit their specific needs, with funding provided to help deliver this.
The program aims to teach kids valuable resilience skills, promote self-esteem and build a sense of belonging. This ultimately results in fostering and sustaining a healthy state of mind. A family celebration event is included in the program to help create deeper connections between families and schools.
The Australian Tennis Foundation Charitable Fund works with the schools and clubs to ensure accredited Tennis Australia coaches are on hand to run the program, along with appropriate equipment. The Australian Tennis Foundation Charitable Fund also provides supporting documentation and certificates to celebrate kids involved.
Closes: 14 December 2026Offered by: Australian Tennis Foundation
Find out more about Kids Tennis Program, opens in a new tab$2,500
Victoria
Knox Minor Grants Program
Minor Grants can help Knox's not-for-profit community groups with quick response grants up to $2,500.
Grant applications are assessed and allocated monthly to eligible groups with small requests to support volunteer effort and civic participation.
Closes: 23 November 2026Offered by: Knox City Council
Find out more about Knox Minor Grants Program, opens in a new tab$200
Northern Territory
Learn to Swim Voucher Scheme - Activity Providers
Sole traders, clubs and organisations can apply to become a registered swim provider for the Learn to Swim Program. Registered providers can receive vouchers of up to $200 for every child registered with the Learn to Swim program.
Opens: 10 June 2026Closes: 01 May 2028Offered by: NT Government
Find out more about Learn to Swim Voucher Scheme - Activity Providers, opens in a new tabVarious
New South Wales
Liverpool Community Grants
Supporting innovative community sporting projects, participation programs, volunteer development, inclusive recreation initiatives, community events and activities that improve health, wellbeing and local connections.
Opens: Always OpenOffered by: Liverpool City Council
Find out more about Liverpool Community Grants, opens in a new tab$750 - $1000
AUS Wide
Local Para Champions
The Local Para Champions (LPC) program provides financial assistance for participants who are attending championships that are specifically for athletes with a disability, and who also meet the following age guidelines.
- Participants turning 13-24 attending state championships
- Participants turning 14-24 attending state or national championships
- Participants turning 15-24 attending state, national, or international championships
In addition to athletes with disability, the LPC program supports coaches, officials and other distinct support roles, such as guides and assistants who enable the sportsperson to participate. These applicants must be aged between 13 – 24 years of age.
Opens: 01 September 2026Closes: 31 October 2026Offered by: Australian Sports Comission
Find out more about Local Para Champions, opens in a new tab$500 - $750
AUS Wide
Local Sporting Champions
Grants for competitors, coaches and officials aged 13-18 participating in state, national and international championships.
Opens: 01 September 2026Closes: 31 October 2026Offered by: Australian Sports Commission
Find out more about Local Sporting Champions, opens in a new tab$1,500
Queensland
MacKay Small Equipment Grant
Supporting the purchase of essential equipment that enhances participation, improves safety and strengthens local sporting and community activities.
Closes: 30 June 2027Offered by: Mackay Regional Council
Find out more about MacKay Small Equipment Grant, opens in a new tab$2,000 - $19,000
Victoria
Mildura Recreation Assistance Grant Program
The Mildura Rural City Council Recreation Grants provides $229,000 annually to support local recreation groups.
The grants help fund projects that:
- Encourage participation in sport and recreation
- Improve access to quality sporting and recreation facilities, programs and activities.
- Support a diverse range of leisure and recreation opportunities.
Opens: 01 July 2026Closes: 01 March 2027Offered by: Mildura Rural City Council
Find out more about Mildura Recreation Assistance Grant Program, opens in a new tab$3,000
Victoria
Monash Quick Response Grant Program
The General Quick Response Grant stream is designed to support local community groups and individual creative efforts to assist in projects or programs, which may arise outside of the normal funding cycle of the Monash Community Grant Program.
Closes: 14 May 2027Offered by: City of Monash
Find out more about Monash Quick Response Grant Program, opens in a new tab$35,000 - $150,000
Industry Partnership Program
These guidelines provide details for Category 1 and 2 state sport and active recreation organisations wishing to apply for an ACT Government investment from the Industry Partnership Program (IPP).
The program is designed to allow the ACT Government to invest in innovative, collaborative and co-investment projects with SSOs who demonstrate high levels of capacity and capability to deliver identified projects which are assessed as scalable and sustainable.
The IPP will be administered via 3-year funding agreements that support significant “game changing” projects (either individually or in partnership) that assist in the achievement of the strategic priorities within the Sport and Recreation Strategy 2023-2028 CBR Next Move.
Closes: 02 December 2026Offered by: ACT Government
Find out more about Industry Partnership Program, opens in a new tab$200
Queensland
Play On! Sports Vouchers
The Play On! Sports Vouchers program helps eligible Queensland children and young people get involved in organised sport by reducing the cost of participation. It makes sport more affordable, so more children can stay active and try new sports.
Opens: 27 July 2026Closes: 18 December 2026Offered by: Queensland Government
Find out more about Play On! Sports Vouchers, opens in a new tab$200
Get Active Kids Voucher Program
Vouchers or reimbursement of up to $200 towards the cost of membership, sports equipment or uniforms.
Closes: 13 October 2026Offered by: Victorian Government
Find out more about Get Active Kids Voucher Program, opens in a new tab$3,000
Queensland
Redland City Mayor & Councillors’ Community Benefit Fund Program
Supporting projects that increase community sport participation through programs, events, club development, and facility or equipment improvements.
Opens: 01 July 2026Offered by: Redland City Council
Find out more about Redland City Mayor & Councillors’ Community Benefit Fund Program, opens in a new tab$600 - $1000
Western Australia
Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme
The Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme provides funding assistance to regional Western Australian athletes who aspire to reach their full sporting potential.
The Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme (ATSS) is an initiative supporting regional athletes who have progressed into the high performance pathway of their chosen sport and are pursuing regional, state and national representation.
Eligible regional athletes can receive funding for travel and accommodation expenses directly related to competitions and programs in accordance with the performance level categories and eligibility criteria outlined in the application guidelines.
Subsidies for regional athletes are provided through the WA Government’s Royalties for Regions Program.
Closes: Always OpenOffered by: WA Government
Find out more about Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme, opens in a new tab$200
Northern Territory
Sport Voucher Scheme - Activity Providers
Sole traders, clubs and organisations can apply to become a registered activity provider to provide activities to children as part of the Sport Voucher Scheme in the Northern Territory (NT).
Registered activity providers can receive up to two vouchers of up to $200 for every enrolled student in the NT.
Opens: 10 June 2026Closes: 01 May 2028Offered by: NT Government
Find out more about Sport Voucher Scheme - Activity Providers, opens in a new tab$1,000 - $4,150
AUS Wide
Sporting Schools
Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative designed to help schools to increase children's participation in sport, and to connect them with community sporting opportunities.
Sporting Schools programs are provided free to children and their families to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life. To help achieve this, the Australian Sports Commission has partnered with more than 40 national sporting organisations (NSOs) and national sporting organisations for people with disability (NSODs).
Sporting Schools programs support primary schools broadly, while targeted programs focus on Year 7/8 secondary students and all students attending remote and very remote schools.
Opens: 15 February 2027Closes: 05 March 2027Offered by: Australian Sports Commission
Find out more about Sporting Schools, opens in a new tab$5,000 - $30,000
State Organisation Support Program
These guidelines provide details for Category 3 state sport and active recreation organisations wishing to apply for an ACT Government investment from the State Organisation Support Program (SOSP) for projects to be administered via a 3-year funding agreement.
Organisations applying under the SOSP are eligible for up to $40,000 per year to be used for improving organisational capacity and capability as determined by the organisation’s prior submission to the SSO Categorisation Matrix.
Closes: 02 December 2026Offered by: ACT Government
Find out more about State Organisation Support Program, opens in a new tabUp to $20,000
AUS Wide
Stronger Communities Programme Round 10
The Stronger Communities Programme (the program) supports the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia by funding projects in each of the 150 Federal electorates. The program provides grants for community projects to strengthen and benefit local communities and is part of the Government’s 2026-27 budget initiatives.
The objective of the program is to deliver infrastructure projects that provide social benefits for local communities.
Closes: 19 January 2027Offered by: Australian Government
Find out more about Stronger Communities Programme Round 10, opens in a new tab$500 - $10,000
Women's Coaching and Officiating Program
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to ACT sport and active recreation clubs, associations and state sporting organisations (SSOs) to implement programs to provide accredited training for female officials and coaches at any level.
Closes: 18 November 2026Offered by: ACT Government
Find out more about Women's Coaching and Officiating Program, opens in a new tab$60,000 - $500,000
Tasmania
Tasmanian Active Infrastructure Grants Program
The Tasmanian Government recognises the importance of sport and active recreation and is committed to ensuring more Tasmanians, regardless of their age or background, get active and have places to play.
The program will provide grants to the sport and active recreation sector to build new, and upgrade existing, sport and active recreation infrastructure.
Opens: 01 September 2026Closes: 02 November 2026Offered by: TAS Government
Find out more about Tasmanian Active Infrastructure Grants Program, opens in a new tab$100
Tasmania
Ticket to Play
Ticket to Play is a Tasmanian Government initiative designed to reduce the cost of sport and active recreation membership and/or registration for eligible children.
Ticket to Play provides two vouchers worth up to $100 each towards club membership fees for children aged 5-18 years who are listed on a Services Australia Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or are in Out of Home Care. Vouchers can be used at two different activity providers, or both can be used at one activity provider.
The key objective of Ticket to Play is to increase the number of young Tasmanians participating in sport and active recreation.
Opens: 06 July 2026Closes: 28 May 2027Offered by: TAS Government
Find out more about Ticket to Play, opens in a new tab$100
Tasmania
Ticket To Wellbeing
The Ticket to Wellbeing program aims to increase the number of older Tasmanians active in sport and active recreation and reduce the membership and/or registration cost for these activities for those that are eligible.
If you are living in Tasmania, are 65 years old or over, and are listed on a Services Australia Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card, then you can apply for a $100 voucher to use towards the cost of sport and active recreation membership and/or registration.
Closes: 04 June 2027Offered by: Tas Government
Find out more about Ticket To Wellbeing, opens in a new tab$2,000
Western Australia
Town of Cambridge Community Organisation Support Grant
The Town of Cambridge Community Funding Program provides a range of grants to support local community groups, organisations and youth. These funding programs aim to encourage community and personal development and foster community services and projects.
Opens: 05 October 2026Closes: 02 November 2026Offered by: Town of Cambridge
Find out more about Town of Cambridge Community Organisation Support Grant, opens in a new tab$500 - $30,000
Club Enhancement Program
This program provides assistance to ACT sport and active recreation clubs, district associations and State Sporting Organisations to further develop the services and programs they provide within the Canberra community.
Funding can be used to purchase non-consumable equipment, increase the skills of coaches, officials, volunteers and management committees, or support improvements to club capability, capacity and accessibility.
Closes: 18 November 2026Offered by: ACT Government
Find out more about Club Enhancement Program, opens in a new tab$5,000 - $2,000,000
Community Sport Facilities Program
This program provides assistance to not-for-profit sport, recreation and community organisations to develop fit for purpose, sustainable and accessible places and spaces for sport and active recreation.
Funding can be used for the development of new, or the upgrade of current facilities which maintain or increase physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities.
Closes: 18 November 2026Offered by: ACT Government
Find out more about Community Sport Facilities Program, opens in a new tab$50,000 - $75,000
Western Australia
WA Sport Development Pathways Grant Program
Enhancing development pathways and sporting experiences for athletes, coaches and officials.
The WA Sport Development Pathways Grant Program supports state sporting associations (SSA’s) to strengthen sporting pathway environments and experiences for athletes, coaches and officials.
The WA Sport Development Pathways Grant Program is a key initiative under the WA Sport Development Pathways Strategy.
Community participation, development pathways and high-performance are the three primary elements of the sporting system. This program targets support on the development pathways element.
The goal to support to the sector in development pathways was identified through broad stakeholder engagement with SSAs. This was supported by consultation with the Western Australian Institute of Sport, the Regional Academies of Sport, SportWest, VenuesWest, cross-jurisdictional partners, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), Paralympics Australia (PA).
This Program provides financial support for SSAs to develop their capacity and capability to prioritise long-term development over immediate performance, and ensure athletes, coaches and officials have the support they need to thrive in a development pathway environment.
Opens: 14 September 2026Closes: 19 October 2026Offered by: WA Government
Find out more about WA Sport Development Pathways Grant Program, opens in a new tab
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