We all know that supporting a strong sporting interest can strain family finances, and that is why this program helps individual athletes and teams, including young coaches, umpires and referees, participate in major state and national sporting competitions.
The Local Sporting Champions program is open to young people between 12 and 18 years of age (inclusive), with up to 26 grants of $500 available for individuals and four grants of $3000 for teams for assistance with travel, accommodation, uniform and equipment costs.
Further information is available at Local Sporting Champions : Participating in Sport : Australian Sports Commission. Applications for round one are currently open and close on 30 June 2013.