Apply Now: Individual Development Grants Program – Sports (Australia)

Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

The Individual Development Sports Grant Program provides financial support to athletes and teams living in the Maitland Local Government Area (LGA) who have been selected to compete at national or international sporting events. Funding helps cover travel and event-related expenses for eligible participants representing NSW or Australia, including athletes competing at the Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games. The Individual Development Sports Grant Program was established by Maitland City Council to help reduce the financial barriers faced by local athletes and teams selected for high-level sporting competitions. The program recognises athletes and teams who have achieved selection, qualification, or nomination through recognised sporting bodies and provides financial assistance to help them participate in official national and international competitions. The grant is intended to support Maitland LGA residents when representing their state or country at significant sporting events. Grant amounts depend on the level at which an individual athlete is representing NSW or Australia. Funding can be used to assist with eligible travel and event-related costs associated with participation. Applicants must meet the program’s residency and sporting participation requirements.

Eligible applicants include:

Eligible competitions include recognised national and international sporting events.

These include:

The competition must meet the program’s requirements for recognised national or international sporting representation. The funding is designed to help reduce the costs associated with participating in high-level sporting competitions.

Support may contribute toward:

Teams receive support based on the applicable individual grant amount. The team grant is calculated at 25% of the relevant individual level of support for each selected individual. For example, if the applicable individual support level is $900, the team allocation is based on 25% of that amount for each selected team member. Representing a state or country at a national or international sporting competition can involve significant travel and participation expenses. The Individual Development Sports Grant Program helps eligible Maitland athletes and teams manage some of these financial costs while recognising their sporting achievements. The program also supports local participation in high-level competitions and helps Maitland residents represent NSW and Australia on larger sporting stages. Applicants should make sure they can demonstrate both Maitland LGA residency and their eligibility for the relevant sporting competition.

Before applying, applicants should:

The Individual Development Sports Grant Program is a Maitland City Council funding program that assists eligible local athletes and teams selected to compete at national or international sporting events. Eligible individuals can receive between $540 and $1,800, depending on their level of sporting representation. Individuals competing at the Olympic or Paralympic Games can receive $1,800. Individuals competing at the Commonwealth Games can receive $1,200. Yes. Individuals selected to represent Australia at an eligible international competition can receive $900. Yes. Individuals selected to represent NSW at an eligible national competition or equivalent can receive $540. Yes. Eligible teams can receive support based on 25% of the applicable individual grant amount for each selected individual. The program is intended for residents of the Maitland LGA who have been selected, qualified, or nominated to participate in eligible national or international sporting competitions. Eligible competitions include recognised national championships, international competitions involving official Australian teams, and participation in the Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, or Paralympic Games. The grant provides assistance with travel and event-related costs associated with eligible sporting participation. The Individual Development Sports Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maitland LGA athletes and teams who have reached national or international sporting levels. With grants of up to $1,800 for individual athletes, the program helps reduce travel and event-related financial barriers while supporting local sporting talent to compete at major recognised competitions. For more information, visit Maitland City Council.