Grants & Funding

LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS FOR ATHLETES

Timeframe: within 6 months post event / once per year

Amount: Base: $500 / Rural: +$50 / travelling more than 800km: +$100

Criteria: based on HQ Strategic Plan

• AUS citizen or permanent resident

• 12 – 18 years old in year of event

• Travel of more than 250 km (return) for State events

• All State and National Under-Age Championships eligible

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

There are other funding option available for athletes, learning and development and organisations. For an updated view please visit the ASC website.

The Queensland Government is yet to release the new strategy for 2026 and it is expected additional grant opportunities will follow after the announcement

FIELD OF PLAY (clubs and associations)

Funded Initiatives: infrastrucutre

Timeframe: qExpressions of Interest (March 2026)

GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND (clubs and associations)

Funded Initiatives: facilities, equipment, training, marketing, conferences

Timeframe: quarterly funding rounds (Super ROund in Term 2)

EMERGING ATHLETES PATHWAYS (athletes)

Funded Initiatives: Participation in State and Nation Championships

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

There are other funding option available including fair play vouchers, First Nations Sport Programs, Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery Funding. For an updated view please visit the Queensland Government website.

ASSOCIATION SUPPORT

Hockey Queensland can provide support letters for grant applications to local council. Please contact us for assistance 07 3399 6577 / hqoffice@hockeyqld.com.au

The Australian Sports Foundation funds projects designed to increase healthy activity levels and grow participation in sport. Grants are distributed to support projects that improve access to sport for a range of people and communities. There are also addition al resources available to support fundraising clubs and associations.