Sporting Schools funding can be used for approved program expenses, including eligible equipment and other non-coaching costs such as travel, in accordance with Sporting Schools guidelines.
Schools are responsible for managing their funding and expenditure throughout the delivery period. Please note the cap on supported equipment of $1,650 (inc. GST) per grant.
Do we pay for these expenses ourselves?
Sporting Schools funding is paid to schools once program requirements are met - schools must book their program through the schools portal and have the booking confirmed by their provider within the funded term to be paid the grant.
Schools are responsible for using those funds to pay for approved program expenses, including equipment and other eligible non-coaching costs, and for maintaining records of expenditure.
Will these expenses be reimbursed?
Schools should manage their grant budget based on the grant amount approved and any costs as part of their overall Sporting Schools grant funding allocation.
What records should we keep?
Schools should retain invoices and other supporting documentation for all equipment purchases and non-coaching expenses (receipts are not sufficient evidence). Through the acquittal, schools must report how Sporting Schools funding was spent and may be asked to provide evidence of expenditure.
Important
Before committing to any expenditure, schools should:
- Confirm the expense is supported under Sporting Schools guidelines
- Book your program and ensure it is confirmed by your provider within the funded term
- Ensure sufficient grant funding is available to cover the cost, and that is does not exceed the equipment cap ($1,650 inc. GST per grant)
- Retain documentation to support all expenditure in case evidence is requested during acquittal assessment.