Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Maitland City Council is currently accepting applications for its Individual Development Sports Grant Program to support individuals and teams in fields of competitive sport.
This grant is open to applicants all year and provides funding to assist individuals or teams who have been selected, qualified or are nominated by a recognised peak body to represent and compete at national or international level. The funds are provided to assist with the travel and event related costs of attending sporting championships.
Grant amounts allocated in recognition of representation and participation at a national or international level are as follows: $540 for individuals selected to compete on behalf of NSW at a national competition or equivalent, $900 for individuals selected to compete on behalf of Australia at an international competition or equivalent, $1,200 for individuals competing at the Commonwealth Games, $1,800 for individuals competing at the Olympic Games, and for teams – 25% of the level of support for each selected individual. If Council identifies that individuals are part of a team, the level of support will be provided at a 25% level for each individual. Team applications will need to be submitted by a coach or equivalent instructor in the relevant field of competitive and recreational sport.
Individuals or teams must reside in the Maitland LGA, be selected in competitive sports, and be selected at national or international levels. Applicants must be participating as an individual or team in an official national championship endorsed by the relevant Australians Sports Commission’s recognised national sporting organisation, national sporting organisation for people with disability, or a School Sport Australia member body; or in an international competition as a member of an official Australian team, representing an ASC recognised NSO, NSOD or School Sport Australia; or the Commonwealth or Olympic Games. The event must be a competition and does not include tours, coaching, academies, training or friendship games. If applying prior to the event, it must occur within six months of the application submission date. If applying after the event, the application must be submitted within thirty days of the event being held.
Applications for the year-round grant categories are assessed by a Council officer to confirm eligibility before being reviewed by an assessment panel for final consideration. Ineligible applicants will be notified with reasons provided. Recommendations are then presented to Council for adoption and applicants are informed of funding allocations. Any Council officer or assessment panel member with a conflict of interest must declare it and will not assess the relevant application.
Grant recipients are required to submit an acquittal form with photos within thirty days after the event or activity. Future funding will not be considered if previous grant acquittal conditions have not been met. The deadline for applications is 31 August 2025.
For more information, visit Maitland City Council.
