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The Local Sporting Champions Program gives young athletes (aged 12–18) grants of up to $500 to pay for travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at recognised sporting championships.
Read about what other grants and funding are available for young people.

The Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program is available for eligible not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations to apply for up to $25,000 to support the re-establishment of club operations following severe weather events.
QRIDA offers grants and funding to help with the cost of repairs to eligible not-for-profit organisations affected by a natural disaster.
Your local council may provide funding to help you upgrade your facilities or recover from a disaster.
Brisbane City Councils offers community grants to help not-for-profit organisations improve their facilities and services.

Register your organisation to accept FairPlay vouchers—up to $150 can be used by eligible children to help pay for club membership, registration and/or participation fees through FairPlay.

Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF) has a list of grants and funding resources.
Community door provides information about funding for organisations to deliver community services.
Not-for-profit community groups can apply for funding between a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $35,000 through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Volunteering North Queensland has information about funding programs for community and not-for-profit groups.

Emerging Athlete Pathways provides financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending championship events.
Grants and funding are available through the Australian Institute of Sport.
The state sport and recreation organisation for your activity may have information about what funding is available for your chosen sport.
Your local council may offer financial help for athletes.