Apply Now: Sport Championship Funding Program (Australia)

Deadline: 27-Nov-2026

Bundaberg Regional Council is inviting applications from eligible not-for-profit sporting organisations to host financially viable sporting events in the Bundaberg Region. The Sport Championship Funding Program provides up to $5,000 per event to attract recognised sporting competitions that increase regional participation and generate economic benefits for the local community. The Sport Championship Funding Program supports the attraction and delivery of financially viable sporting events in the Bundaberg Region. The programme aims to increase participation in recognised sporting competitions while generating economic benefits for the region through events that attract participants from outside Bundaberg. Funding is available for three categories of sporting events based on their geographic reach and the proportion of participants travelling from outside the Bundaberg Region. The programme supports three categories of sporting events: Each category is defined according to the geographic reach of the event and the proportion of participants coming from outside the Bundaberg Region. Eligible applicants can receive up to $5,000 per event. Funding decisions consider several factors, including: Applicants should demonstrate how the proposed event will benefit the local region and contribute to participation and economic activity. The Sport Championship Funding Program aims to: Eligible applicants are Bundaberg Regional Council-based not-for-profit sporting organisations.

Organisations must:

Applicants should ensure that their organisation meets all eligibility requirements before submitting an application. Auspicing arrangements are permitted under certain conditions. There are specific exemptions for peak bodies that support affiliated sporting groups based in the Bundaberg Region. Organisations using an auspicing arrangement should ensure that the arrangement complies with the programme’s eligibility requirements. The programme does not fund several types of costs or activities.

Ineligible costs and activities include:

Applicants should ensure that their proposed budget does not rely on funding for these excluded expenses. Successful applicants must acknowledge Bundaberg Regional Council’s contribution in publicity associated with the funded event. Applicants should therefore plan appropriate acknowledgement of Council support across relevant event publicity and promotional activities. Successful applicants must acquit the grant within four months of completing the event. Grant recipients should maintain appropriate records and ensure that the required acquittal is completed within the specified timeframe. Applications are assessed against factors that demonstrate the value and feasibility of the proposed sporting event.

Key considerations include:

Applicants should provide clear information demonstrating that their event is financially viable and capable of delivering meaningful benefits to the Bundaberg Region. Applicants should clearly explain how their sporting event will contribute to participation and economic activity in the region.

A strong application should:

The following applicants are not eligible: The programme is specifically intended for eligible not-for-profit sporting organisations. It is a Bundaberg Regional Council programme that supports financially viable sporting events designed to increase regional participation and provide economic benefits to the Bundaberg Region. Eligible sporting organisations can receive up to $5,000 per event. The programme supports International/National Sporting Events, State Sporting Events, and Regional Significant Sporting Events. Bundaberg Regional Council-based incorporated not-for-profit sporting organisations with an objective of sport can apply, subject to the other eligibility requirements. Yes. Organisations must have an ABN or provide a Statement by a Supplier form. Yes. Applicants must hold a current Certificate of Currency for public liability insurance. Yes. Auspicing arrangements are permitted under certain conditions, including specific exemptions for peak bodies supporting affiliated Bundaberg-based groups. Retrospective costs, insurance, appearance fees, office equipment, and private ventures are not funded. No. The programme is intended for eligible not-for-profit sporting organisations. No. Private and commercial ventures are ineligible. No. Government agencies are not eligible applicants. No. Religious and worship organisations are excluded. No. Educational institutions are not eligible. Yes. Successful applicants must acknowledge Bundaberg Regional Council’s contribution in event publicity. Successful applicants must acquit the grant within four months of event completion. Assessment considers the event category, organisational capacity, anticipated outcomes, acknowledgement of Council support, and economic benefit to the region. The Sport Championship Funding Program provides up to $5,000 per event to help attract financially viable sporting competitions to the Bundaberg Region. The programme is designed to increase regional participation, attract participants from outside the area, and generate economic benefits for the local community. Eligible incorporated not-for-profit sporting organisations based within the Bundaberg Regional Council area should demonstrate their capacity to deliver the event, its expected outcomes, and its economic and participation benefits. Successful applicants must acknowledge Council support in event publicity and complete the required grant acquittal within four months of the event’s completion. For more information, visit Bundaberg Regional Council.