| athlete, coach, officials & volunteers grants & sponsorship |
NSW Athletics aims to collate a number of suitable grants, scholarships and awards opportunities offered by external organisations that are available for eligible clubs and athletes to apply.
Please note that while NSW Athletics will endeavours to keep this page updated, it is not intended to be a comprehensive list and clubs/athletes should be mindful other grant opportunities beyond what is listed. Clubs and athletes should ensure they read through the selection criteria’s and take note of any closing dates.
If you require any letters of support you should submit your request online HERE, allowing the office a minimum of two working days to respond.
Note: Grants and Sponsorships have been updated as at 18th June 2026
Athlete Assistance Program
NSW
The Australian Sport Commision has a program, Local Sporting Champions program, which can provide some financial assistance for athletes aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.
Closes: check when the next round closes.
More information can be found via link below.
The Australian Sport Commision has a program, the Local Para Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability.
Closes: check when the next round closes.
More information can be found via link below.
he NSW Government State Representative Award recognises people who have represented the State of NSW in a competitive field.
Nominees of any age, who have represented NSW in a competitive field (eg. sport, music, the arts or academic), either nationally or internationally, may be nominated for the Award.
Nominations must be submitted within 2 years of the staging of the competition in which the nominee represented NSW. For further information please click here
Please send all completed forms to stateteams@nswathletics.org.au
The Pathway to Paralympics grant is for aspiring Paralympians. This grant will help support two potential Paralympians with Paralympic-level performance and assist in the additional costs incurred.
The Pathway to Paralympics grant is for aspiring Paralympians. This grant will help support two potential Paralympians withParalympic-level performance support and assist in the additional costs incurred.
More information can be found via link below.
Applications for our five-week leadership program ‘Empowered to Lead’ are now OPEN!
As part of our mission to empower and inspire girls to embrace life to the fullest, we are thrilled to announce 50 scholarships available for our upcoming program. This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary!
If selected, you’ll receive a FULLY FUNDED spot in the program, with the entire course fees covered (valued at $1,495).
Amount - In-Kind Scholarship
Due Date - All Year
More information can be found via link below.
Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund scholarships are only for emerging athletes whose families are experiencing financial hardship.
Eligible athletes will be competing in a National Championship for their state or country
More information can be found via link below.
Westfield Local Heroes is a recognition and awards program that shines the spotlight on individuals in Australia and New Zealand who make a positive impact to their local community or environment.
Know someone making a positive impact in your local community? Nominate them now for the 2026 Westfield Local Heroes Program.
Community members nominate their heroes and Westfield selects three finalists for each Westfield Centre to go through to the community vote. The successful hero for each of their 42 Westfield Centres is awarded a $20,000 grant for the organisation or group they represent, and each finalist receives a $5,000 grant for their organisation or group.
These are the four key things Westfield looks for in their Westfield Local Heroes and the organisations and groups they represent:
- Role models: Westfield Local Heroes are positive role models who lead by example and who are trusted and respected by members of their community
- Impactful contributions: Westfield's heroes’ work or actions positively impact the communities or environment within the local area of a Westfield centre
- Grants support the local community: The organisations that their finalists and heroes represent spend their Westfield Local Heroes grants in ways that directly benefit the community or environment within the local area of a Westfield centre
- Community vision: Westfield's finalists and heroes’ organisations have clear goals on how they will continue to help their local communities thrive and build resilience. Westfield looks for additional ways to work with these organisations to help them grow their impact.
How the program works?
- Nomination period: 14 October 2025 - 12 March 2026
- Submission period (nominee to accept nomination): 14 October 2025 – 19 March 2026
- Voting period: 25 August 2026 – 14 September 2026
- Celebrate! Winners announced: 20 October 2026 – 8 November 2026.
Amount - Monetary Grant
Location - Australia
More information can be found via link below.
REGIONAL NSW
Individual grants are $250 and club grants are $500 to support local sporting, creative & academic goals.
This grant is for under 18 year old individuals or groups that live or are based in the, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Kempsey & Nambucca local areas.
Amount - $250
Due Date - All Year
More information can be found via link below.
GREATER SYDNEY
This category is designed to support people (i.e. athletes, coaches, umpires, referees and team managers) who are excelling at sport and representing Parramatta at a State, National or International level. The key objectives of this grant include:
- Reduce financial pressure on individuals and families presented by excelling in representative sport.
- Role modelling active lifestyles and fair play to the Parramatta community.
- Promote and develop athlete pathways.
- Leverage off/disseminate knowledge and experience with other athletes;
- Develop leaders to promote participation pathways in their chosen sport or recreation field.
Amount - $500 - $1500
Due Date - All Year
More information can be found via link below.