Coaches and officials can now apply for $1.6 million in grants
Young coaches and officials can now apply for their share of the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC's) annual $1.6 million Local Sporting Champion grants — an Australian Government initiative to support junior sport. Previously only available to young athletes, the Local Sporting Champions grants eligibility criteria has been broadened to recognise the importance of supporting young coaches and officials — crucial to Australia's sporting grass roots. The grants of $500 per individual and $3000 per team are available to help meet costs such as travel, equipment, uniforms, and accommodation. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be aged between 12-18 years and travelling more than 250km to participate as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in upcoming state or national level sporting competitions. The grants support young people participating, coaching or officiating in official state or national sporting competitions and are administered by the ASC in association with Local Members of Parliament.
Applications for the 2009/10 grant cycle are now open.
Visit the Local Sporting Champions program website for further information including application form and eligibility criteria
http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_junio
rs/juniors/get_involved/local_sporting_champions
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