Term 3 2026 Sporting School Grant

Sporting Schools Term 3 Applications Now Open

Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative designed to help schools increase children’s participation in sport and connect them with community sporting opportunities.

As Australia’s largest school-based sports participation program, Sporting Schools has funded more than 9,300 schools since launching in 2015, creating over 20 million opportunities for students of all abilities to get active, engaged and have fun through sport.

Programs are provided to children at no cost to families and support students to build the confidence and capability to be active for life.

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has partnered with more than 45 national sporting organisations (NSOs) and national sporting organisations for people with disability (NSODs) to deliver inclusive sport-based programs across the country.

Term 3 Applications

Applications for Term 3, 2026 are now open.

📅 Open: 8:00am AEST, Monday 18 May 2026
📅 Close: 5:00pm AEST, Friday 5 June 2026

Eligible metropolitan and regional primary, combined and secondary schools (Years 7 and 8) can apply for a Sporting Schools grant each term.

A separate Remote Sporting Schools program is also available for schools located in remote and very remote areas of Australia.

Grant Funding Available

• Grants between $1,000 and $3,650 (GST exclusive) are available for primary, combined and secondary schools.

• Grants between $1,000 and $4,150 (GST exclusive) are available for special schools.

Funding supports the delivery of inclusive sporting programs that encourage lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.

The Sporting Schools program also aligns with the ASC’s Play Well Sport Participation Strategy, helping embed a strong culture of sport in and around schools.