Before schools apply for funding they need to:

1. Be registered. Please complete and/or ensure your school is registered via the Sporting Schools website;

2. Meet funding eligibility requirements;

3. Review program parameters and terms and conditions; and

4. Check the application open dates for each term.

Step 1 - Access the Application

A registered school contact (Sporting Schools Coordinator, Principal or Finance Contact) can:

• Open a web browser window and navigate to www.sportingschools.gov.au
• Log in using their email address and password
• Click on the ‘Manage Grants’ tab
• If your school is eligible to apply for funding Select ‘Start Application’
  
  

NOTE: If you are having trouble accessing the application form, please check that your school meets the eligibility requirements and
please DO NOT re-register. You can contact our Client Support Centre info@sportingschools.gov.au or call us on 1300 785 707.

Step 2 - Application Form

• Enter the number of students enrolled in P-6 at your school, or review and confirm/update the figure where this has already been entered.
• Click ‘Continue’ to progress.

Step 3 - Program Details

If your school is eligible for special circumstances Select the ‘Yes’

NOTE: Special circumstances funding is available for special schools, schools in regional and remote locations, schools with students with special needs, schools located in indigenous communities and schools with students that identify as ATSI. 

• Click ‘Add Program’:
• Click the drop down menu and select a sport from the list
• Enter the number of students expected to participate
  e.g. 24 students will participate in all four sessions. Each session must have a minimum of the same ten (10) participants and the same participant must have an opportunity to take part in each session (four sessions)
• Enter the number of sessions you would like to run
• If you would like to run more than one sport, Click ‘Add Program’ again until you have added all of your programs.
• Click ‘Continue’ to progress.

Step 4 - Summary

• Tick ‘I Agree’ to confirm the information provided in your funding application is true and correct and you accept the programs terms and conditions.
• Click ‘Submit Grant Application’

When your application is successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email which outlines your application details.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact our client Support Centre on 1300 785 707 or info@sportingschools.gov.au.

Related Topics

• How to register a school
• What funding is available and who can apply?
• When can I apply for funding?
• How can Sporting Schools funding be spent?
• How to update my school's bank details?