The grant is for specific programs to include children with a disability and/or enable children with a disability to be members of their clubs.

BlueScope Sporting Club grant will be awarded to four registered sporting clubs affiliated with a National Sporting Organisation (as recognised by Sport Australia).

The funding can be used for new and upgraded equipment such as marquees, lights, accessible club rooms and restrooms, accessible technology for club digital equipment, cost to implement programs specifically for children with a disability and/or to educate club officials/coaches/volunteers on working with children with a disability.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Registered Australian sporting Club affiliated with a National Sporting Organisation
• Criteria must be addressed in the application and this relates to how the grant will directly benefit and improve registration of children with a disability in their club
• If shortlisted, a letter from your Club President must be provided, confirming and supporting this application
• Applications close on Friday 31 July 2025
• Recipients will be notified in October 2025
• Recipients will be announced November 2025
• Previous recipients will not be able to apply for 2025 grants
• Funds are to be spent by 1 March 2026
• All receipts and acquittals forms must be submitted
• If awarded a grant, accept the T&Cs including publishing details of sporting club name, location and photos

• Email: info@sportaccessfoundation.org.au