Application submission dates for 2026
Applications for the Remote Sporting Schools program have closed, with the available funding now exhausted.
Keep an eye on the Sporting Schools portal and future communications for any updates or upcoming opportunities.
Open: 8am AEDT on Monday 2 February 2026
Close: 5pm AEST on Friday 29 May 2026
If your school meets the registration and eligibility requirements, you will be able to apply for funding through your school account by accessing the ‘Grants’ tab when applications are open.
Can we submit an application after the funding close date?
No, once applications close, you will not be able to access the form to complete and submit a funding application.
If you are having issues accessing the form during the application period, contact Sporting Schools immediately on 1300 785 707.
NOTE:
- Sporting Schools is not obliged to cover costs for programs arranged before a funding outcome confirmation was supplied to a school. Schools run the risk of having to fund programs that have been organised and run without funding approval.