Athlete Grants

To support our athletes to take advantage of every sporting opportunity available to them, we run an annual Athlete Grant Program, funded by GIO.

Our Athlete and Junior Members are eligible for grants that can be used to subsidise sport related expenses such as entry fees, equipment and transport for events in our 9 managed sports.

There are three levels of Members Grants:

Level 1: Elite - Current National Representative (up to $450)

Level 2: Emerging - Current State Representative (up to $300)

Level 3: Developing Competitor (up to $200)

FAQ:
Eligibility
To be eligible for a grant, you must be a current member and participate in one of our managed sports regularly. If you need a hand to submit your application or have any questions, please get in touch with the team at info@wsnsw.org.au or call 02 9809 5260 

I was successful in the 2025/2026 round. How do I claim a reimbursement?
To make a claim click here to download the online reimbursement form. 
REMINDER: If you were successful in the 2025/2026 grant round, all funding must be expended by 30 June 2026.

The Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT Athlete Grant Program is proudly supported by GIO

Grant Applications for 2025/2026 are now closed.

Applications closed at 5pm on June 12th 2025. 

Other Grants*

*note these are external grants and are not affiliated with Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT. Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT are listing these as a member benefit and takes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

Local Para Champions: The Local Para Champions (LPC) program is helping young athletes, coaches, and officials aged 12–24 with a disability access the competitions they deserve. More Information

Successful applicants can receive $750–$1,000 to help with travel, accommodation, and other expenses.

Applications for Round 2 (2025/26) are now open and close 31 October 2025, with outcomes notified from November 2025.