Community Champions Grant Program (Australia)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2027

The Community Champions Grant supports individuals and teams from the Town of Port Hedland who have been selected to represent their community at regional, national, or international competitions, events, and conferences. The program aims to recognise local talent, encourage participation, and help residents develop their skills or gain experience through opportunities in areas such as sports, arts, culture, community activities, and training. Funding can help cover essential costs including flights, accommodation, and fees associated with attending the nominated competition, event, or conference.

About the Community Champions Grant

The Community Champions Grant is designed to support residents of the Town of Port Hedland who achieve selection to represent the area beyond the local community. The program recognises individuals and teams who participate in a broad range of fields and provides financial assistance to help reduce the costs associated with travelling to competitions, events, and conferences. Through this support, the program aims to foster local talent and encourage residents to pursue opportunities at regional, state, national, and international levels. Who Can Benefit From the Grant? The grant can support individuals and teams residing in the Town of Port Hedland Local Government area. Supported activities can include representation at: - Regional competitions. - National competitions. - International competitions. - Regional events. - National events. - International events. - Conferences. - Training opportunities connected with the nominated activity. The program is open to a wide range of fields, including sports, arts, culture, community activities, and training. What Can the Grant Pay For? Approved funding can be used to cover expenses necessary to attend the nominated competition, event, or conference.

Eligible costs include:

- Flights. - Accommodation. - Required participation fees. Applicants should ensure that the requested funding is directly connected to the nominated opportunity. Community Champions Grant Amounts The maximum grant amount depends on both the destination and whether the application is for an individual or group. Travel Within the Pilbara Region Applicants travelling within the Pilbara region may receive:

- Individual: $500.

- Group: $2,000.

Travel Within Western Australia Applicants travelling elsewhere within Western Australia may receive:

- Individual: $1,000.

- Group: $5,000.

Travel Outside Western Australia or Australia For travel outside Western Australia or outside Australia, applicants may receive:

- Individual: $2,000.

- Group: $5,000.

The funding level therefore depends on the location of the nominated competition, event, conference, or training opportunity. Who Is Eligible? Applicants must meet the program’s eligibility requirements.

Key requirements include:

- The applicant must reside within the Town of Port Hedland Local Government area. - The applicant must have been selected to represent the community at an eligible competition, event, or conference. - The applicant must be selected by a recognised State or national body. - Applicants must provide a letter of selection for verification. - The applicant must not have received a Community Champions Grant during the current financial year, subject to applicable exceptions. Selection Verification Requirements Applicants must provide evidence confirming their selection. Normally, selection must be made by a recognised State or national body. A letter of selection is required to verify the applicant’s eligibility and representation opportunity. Where no recognised governing body exists for the relevant field, a letter of support from a Club President may be considered. This provision allows the program to accommodate activities where a formal governing organisation does not exist. Applications for Applicants Under 18 Young people can also benefit from the Community Champions Grant. If the applicant is under 18 years of age, the application must be completed by a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians should therefore ensure that the required selection evidence and other application information are provided with the application. What Activities Are Supported? The grant recognises achievement and representation across a broad range of areas.

Examples of supported fields include:

- Sports. - Arts. - Culture. - Community activities. - Training. The program is not limited to one particular discipline, allowing residents from different fields to seek support when they have been selected to represent the Town of Port Hedland. How the Funding Can Help Travel and participation costs can create significant barriers for individuals and teams representing their communities. The Community Champions Grant can help reduce some of these costs by contributing toward flights, accommodation, and necessary fees. This support can allow successful applicants to focus on participating in their nominated opportunity while representing Port Hedland at a broader level. Important Grant Conditions Successful applicants have responsibilities after receiving funding. They must provide evidence showing how the approved grant was used and how the funds were spent. This evidence is subject to an audit process. Successful applicants must also agree to promote the Town of Port Hedland and its Grants Program as part of accepting the funding. Applicants should therefore understand these obligations before accepting a grant. Previous Grant Funding Applicants must not have received a Community Champions Grant during the current financial year, although some exceptions may apply. Applicants should consider their previous grant history when determining whether they meet the eligibility requirements. How to Prepare a Strong Application Applicants should provide clear and accurate information demonstrating that they meet the program requirements. A strong application should clearly establish: - Where the a