Funding opportunity

Emerging Athlete Pathways

Reviewed 28 October 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.

Opened
Ongoing
Closes
Ongoing
Funding
Up to $800
Category
Sports

Overview

Supports eligible young athletes, coaches and officials aged 10-18 years to progress on a development pathway by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending state, national and international events.

Applicants eligible to apply for support are those who:
- Have been selected as an athlete, coach, or official at an eligible State, National or International event
- Have their selection/attendance confirmed by the relevant event selector or event organiser for their event
- Are current resident of Queensland
- Have not already been approved (or have submitted an application that is pending approval) under this program for attendance at 2 events (to either compete, coach or officiate) with event start dates within the same financial year
- Are at least 10 years of age but under 19 years of age at the start of the event
- Are attending an event which is located at least 125 kilometres road distance (one-way) from their place of residence.

Events must be a Queensland State Championship, Queensland State School Championship, Australian National Championship, Australian National School Championship, or International Championship to be eligible.

Eligibility requirements

Eligible athletes, coaches and official can apply for up to two events per Financial Year (1 July – 30 June):
- State or state school event $500
- National or national school event $600
- International event $800.

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