Maitland City Council - Individual Development Sports Grant Program 2026 (With Funding Available)

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About Maitland City Council - Individual Development Sports Grant Program

Maitland City Council’s Individual Development Sports Grant Program is designed to respond to community requests for support for individuals and teams in fields of competitive sport. This grant is open to applicants all year and provides funding to assist individuals/teams who have been selected, qualified or are nominated by a recognised peak body to represent and compete at national or international level. The funds are provided to assist with the travel and event related costs of attending sporting championships.

• Sponsor Organisation: Maitland City Council, Australia

Benefits of Maitland City Council - Individual Development Sports Grant Program

Grant amounts allocated in recognition of representation and participation at a national or international level are as follows:

• $540 for individuals selected to compete on behalf of NSW at a national competition or equivalent
• $900 for individuals selected to compete on behalf of Australia at an international competition or equivalent
• $1,200 for individuals competing at the Commonwealth Games
• $1,800 for individuals competing at the Olympic or Paralympic Games
• Teams – 25% of the level of support for each selected individual

If Council identifies that individuals are part of a team, the level of support will be provided at a 25% level for each individual. Team applications will need to be submitted by a coach or equivalent instructor in the relevant field of competitive and recreational sport.

Maitland City Council - Individual Development Sports Grant Program Requirements

The following eligibility criteria applies to the Individual Development Sports Grant Program. Individuals or teams must:

• Reside in the Maitland LGA
• Be selected in competitive sports
• Be selected at national or international levels

Applicants must be participating as an individual or team in:

• An official national championship endorsed by the relevant Australians Sports Commission’s (ASC) recognised national sporting organisation (NSO), national sporting organisation for people with disability (NSOD) or a School Sport Australia member body;
• or an international competition as a member of an official Australian team, representing an ASC recognised NSO, NSOD or School Sport Australia
• the Commonwealth or Olympic Games

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

30 June, 2026

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