RFAs: Sport Achievement Funding Program 2026/2027 (Australia)

Deadline: 17-Jun-2027

The Sport Achievement Funding Program provides financial assistance to athletes, referees, and umpires who live in the City of Ipswich and have been selected or qualified to participate in official state, national, or international sporting events. Funding helps reduce the travel and event-related financial barriers faced by local sporting representatives. Eligible participants can receive $150 for state events, $300 for national events, or $500 for international events. Applicants must provide official documentation confirming their selection or qualification by a recognized peak sporting body and must meet the programme’s residency and eligibility requirements.

About the Sport Achievement Funding Program

The Sport Achievement Funding Program supports Ipswich residents who have achieved selection or qualification to participate in recognized sporting competitions. The initiative is intended for participants representing their region or country at official sporting events. Funding can help offset costs associated with attending eligible sporting championships and competitions. Why the Funding Matters Representing a region or country at a sporting championship can create significant financial costs for athletes and sporting officials. The programme helps reduce some of these financial barriers by providing direct funding to eligible: - Athletes - Referees - Umpires The support can help local sporting representatives participate in state, national, and international competitions. How Much Funding Is Available? Funding is provided according to the level of sporting event.

- State event: $150

- National event: $300

- International event: $500

The applicable funding amount depends on the official level of the eligible sporting event. Who Is Eligible? Applicants must meet the programme’s residency, sporting selection, and event requirements.

Eligible applicants must:

- Reside in the City of Ipswich. - Be an athlete, referee, or umpire. - Have been selected or qualified to participate in an eligible sporting event. - Provide documentation confirming their selection or qualification. - Have been selected or qualified by a relevant recognized sporting association or peak sporting body. - Participate in an official state, national, or international sporting event. What Evidence Is Required? Applicants must provide documentation demonstrating that they have been selected or qualified for the relevant sporting event. The evidence should come from the appropriate recognized sporting association or peak sporting body. Applicants should ensure that their documentation clearly establishes their eligibility and connection to the official competition. What Events Does the Program Support? The programme supports participation in official sporting events at three levels: State Sporting Events Eligible participants selected or qualified for official state-level sporting events can receive $150. National Sporting Events

Participants selected or qualified for eligible national sporting events can receive $300

International Sporting Events Participants selected or qualified for eligible international sporting events can receive $500. The event must be an eligible official competition rather than an unsanctioned sporting activity. Who Is Not Eligible? Several categories of applicants and activities are excluded from the programme. Applications are not eligible when the applicant: - Does not reside in the City of Ipswich. - Cannot provide evidence of official selection or qualification. - Is participating in an unsanctioned competition. - Has already received two Sport Achievement Funding grants for the same sport during the current financial year. - Has outstanding debts to the Council. What Activities Are Not Funded? The programme does not provide funding for activities that do not involve eligible official sporting championships.

Excluded activities include:

- Training camps - Sporting tours - Coaching clinics - Unsanctioned competitions The funding is specifically intended to support participation in eligible official state, national, or international sporting events. Two-Grant Limit for the Same Sport Applicants who have already received two Sport Achievement Funding grants for the same sport during the current financial year are not eligible for additional funding under the programme. Applicants should consider their previous funding history before submitting an application. Council Debt Requirement Applicants with outstanding debts to the Council are also ineligible. Applicants should ensure that any relevant Council financial obligations are resolved before applying. How to Apply Applicants should prepare their application by confirming both their residency and sporting selection.

Step 1: Confirm Ipswich Residency

Verify that you reside within the City of Ipswich. Applicants who do not reside in Ipswich are not eligible.

Step 2: Confirm Sporting Selection or Qualification

Ensure that you have been officially selected or qualified to participate in an eligible state, national, or international sporting event.

Step 3: Obtain Supporting Evidence

Obtain documentation from the relevant recognized sporting association or peak sporting body confirming your selection or qualification.

Step 4: Confirm Event Eligibility

Make sure the competition is an official and sanctioned sporting event. Training camps, tours, coaching clinics, and unsanctioned competitions are not eligible.

Step 5: Check Previous Funding

Confirm that you have not already received two Sport Achievement Funding grants for the same sport during the current financial year.

Step 6: Check Council Account Status

Applicants should ensure that they do not have outstanding debts to the Council.

Step 7: Submit the Application

Submit the completed application together with the required evidence confirming your sporting selection or qualification. How to Prepare a Strong Application A complete application should clearly demonstrate th